Power System Engineer Intern (Hybrid)

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Program Description

Longroad Energy’s internship program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to explore careers in renewable energy. In 2027, Longroad will offer paid internship positions that create challenging hands-on learning experiences for college juniors, entering their senior year in the Fall. Selected interns will participate in a 10–12-week summer program that includes onboarding, structured work experience, mentoring, and exposure both to department-specific and company-wide personnel and activities.

Job Purpose

The Transmission Intern will support the identification and evaluation of optimal locations for new renewable energy projects within the transmission grid. By assisting with transmission prospecting, data analysis, and the use of specialized tools, the intern will contribute to expanding the company’s project pipeline. This role provides hands-on experience in power systems and renewable project development while supporting the team’s strategic growth objectives. This role is hybrid, based out of our Boston office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transmission prospecting by analyzing grid maps, system data, and available capacity.
• Use tools such as TARA, PSSE, Google Earth, and Landgate to evaluate potential project locations.
• Compile and organize transmission and land data to support development decisions.
• Conduct research on transmission planning studies, queue positions, and system upgrades.
• Prepare summaries, maps, and visuals to communicate findings to the development team.
• Participate in team meetings and present progress on assigned tasks.
• Document methodologies and results to ensure knowledge transfer and repeatability.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a 4-year college
• Preferred major of Electrical Engineering
• Course work in power systems (e.g., power system analysis, electrical machines, power electronics, renewable energy systems, energy markets & policy)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Interest in Renewable Energy Industry
• Curiosity
• Self-starter
• Strong written and organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Pay

$25 per hour

Benefits

• Opportunity for merit-based salary increases
• Incentive plan participation
• Eligibility for 401(k) plan and matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust time-off policy including accrual of 18 vacation days in first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave