​​Intern, Solar Design (Utility Scale Renewables)​

Job ID: ENGIE North America Inc., GBU Renewables & Flexible Power Division

About the role

As a Grid-Scale Renewables Solar Design Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in utility-scale solar project development while building technical skills in site design, energy modelling, and engineering analysis. Working alongside ENGIE’s solar design and engineering professionals, you will support the development of a growing portfolio of grid-scale renewable energy projects across North America.

In this role, you will contribute to site layout and energy production analyses using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, QGIS, and NREL SAM. You will also assist with evaluating design criteria, identifying site constraints and opportunities, preparing design inputs, and supporting engineering studies. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, workflow automation, and optimization initiatives that help drive more efficient project development.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering skills while gaining an understanding of how utility-scale solar projects are designed, evaluated, and advanced from early-stage development through construction. You'll work with experienced engineers, learn industry-leading tools, and contribute to real projects that will deliver clean energy to communities across North America.

Responsibilities

• Support site layout and energy production analyses using tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, QGIS, and NREL SAM
• Assist with evaluating design criteria, identifying site constraints and opportunities
• Prepare design inputs and support engineering studies
• Contribute to process improvements, workflow automation, and optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Currently a junior or senior working towards a Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, or other related engineering programs, or a graduate student with experience in a closely related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills, with strong analytical thinking
• Direct experience in wind/solar site design is a plus
• Experience with tools such as PVsyst, Python scripting, PVCase, MS Excel macros, or VBA scripting is a plus
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Schedule

The internship work term will be from September 7, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week for the Fall/Winter Intern session.

This role is eligible for ENGIE’s hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for fully remote work.

Pay

Hourly Range: $25.50 USD hourly. This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity workplace with a commitment to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment
• Opportunity to work on projects contributing to the Zero-Carbon Transition
• Professional development and career growth within a leading renewable energy company