Solar
Location: NC
About the job
Solar Project Engineer Internship (Utility-Scale Construction)
About The Internship Program
This immersive, eight-week internship is designed to give students hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of a utility-scale solar project. Interns work directly in the field alongside experienced Site Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, gaining real-world exposure that bridges classroom learning with large-scale construction execution. This is a boots-on-the-ground experience focused on safety, quality, and project delivery.
Position Overview
The Solar Project Engineer Intern will support site leadership during the construction of a multi-megawatt solar facility. This is not a desk-based role. Interns will be embedded on-site, contributing to field engineering, quality control, safety initiatives, and project coordination while learning how utility-scale solar projects are built from the ground up.
Internship Type: Paid Internship. Internship is also eligible for per diem.
What You’ll Do
Throughout the program, interns rotate through structured phases aligned with the construction lifecycle:
Safety & Site Operations
Participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews
Support a strong safety-first culture on an active construction site
Field & Technical Engineering
Assist with interpreting civil, structural, and electrical plan sets
Support pile installation, racking systems, module installation, and DC/AC systems
Track production logs and assist with quality inspections
Quality & Compliance
Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) inspections using digital checklists
Help identify and document non-conformance issues with guidance from QC leads
Project Controls & Management
Support daily progress reporting, RFIs, and submittals
Gain exposure to schedules, cost controls, and critical path concepts
Capstone Project
Identify a site-level process improvement or safety opportunity
Deliver a final presentation to site leadership at the end of the internship
What We’re Looking For
Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in:
Construction Management
Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Interest in renewable energy and large-scale construction
Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced field environment
Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or Procore is a plus
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience on a utility-scale solar construction site
Direct mentorship from Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents
Exposure to safety leadership, quality management, and field engineering
Resume-ready deliverables, including a capstone presentation
Priority consideration for future full-time Project Engineer roles for top performers
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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