2025 Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter Intern (East Blackland Solar Facility)

Overview

An internship is available at East Blackland Solar in the Deriva Energy Sustainable Solutions organization in conjunction with Austin Community College. This position will report to the site location in Manor, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assisting site technicians and management with daily office duties.
• Assisting qualified site technicians with repairs, maintenance, and operations of a solar plant.
• Aiding procedure writers with administrative help pertaining to the development of maintenance procedures.
• Aid the team SRC with purchasing.
• Other duties assigned in support of operations of the solar site.

Training

This position will also receive training on the facilities software system and reporting.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Currently enrolled and pursuing a two-year degree in an Engineering related major. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. Valid Driver's License.
• Desired Qualifications: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software. General understanding of electrical fundamentals. Demonstrates ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to reach an accomplishment. Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making. Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goal. Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work. Demonstrated tenacity by remaining persistence in the face of difficulty. Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications. Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry. Previous engineering work experience.

Working Conditions

Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Deriva Energy facility.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service.
• Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.