Solar District Cup 2024

Job & Internship Opportunities

New Opportunity! GRID Alternatives and WRISE have partnered again to bring you this years Rising Solar fellowship program: https://wrisenergy.org/fellowship-honors/solar-power-fellowships/?utm_source=WRISE+List&utm_campaign=74d9b2fea5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_SPI_Fellowship_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6af5ae3a63-74d9b2fea5-426509572&mc_cid=74d9b2fea5&mc_eid=d00ef30d10 . 

A program to give aspiring solar professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in renewable energy. This opportunity, a part of WRISE and GRID's workforce diversity initiatives, welcomes individuals identifying as women or marginalized genders who are seeking to expand their reach, interest and knowledge in the solar field. Application deadline is June 15, 2024.

The appearance of an organization on this page does not constitute an endorsement, promotion, or recommendation of that organization by NREL, the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, DOE, or the U.S. Government.

Arizona Public Service (APS) [added 11/16/23] is a utility company with a bold goal to provide 100% clean, carbon free electricity to customers by 2050.

• Internships, College Programs, Recent Grads: https://www.aps.com/en/About/Careers/Internship-Programs .

Aztec Engineering Group, Inc. [updated 5/16/24] is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm structured to assist public and private clients. We assess, plan, develop, design, construct and maintain critical infrastructure projects. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we have satellite offices in California, Colorado, Indiana, and Nevada to meet our clients’ needs.

• Entry-level Electrical Designer / Engineer-In-Training: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=66d7d281-2bbf-4847-8246-4c52c94ec020&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=444007
• Internships available! Internships are in-person in Phoenix, AZ. 

Baker Electric [added 11/16/23] delivers innovative electrical construction projects, specialty services, and renewable energy solutions across all market sectors. Baker Electric is well-positioned in the electrical and renewables market with a year of major growth and positive revenue in 2023.

• Check out the openings for project managers, estimators, and project engineering interns: https://www.baker-electric.com/careers.

Carolina Solar Services [added 11/16/23] provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future with premium service and rapid response to AC, DC, and medium-voltage components of utility-scale solar farms.

• Consider openings for solar technicians or intern: https://carolinasolar.services/join-the-team/.

CPS America [added 11/16/23] makes solar energy accessible to more American businesses and residents through their reliable three-phase string inverter technology. The company offerings are expanding beyond inverters to complete service solutions with monitoring, controls, and PV modules.

• Regularly hiring for entry-level and experienced positions including applications engineer: https://www.chintpowersystems.com/careers/.

EDF Renewables [added 11/16/23] is a market-leading, independent power producer and service provider, delivering: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, storage, and electrical vehicle charging. EDF Renewables Distribution-Scale Power team provides development, engineering, construction, and operations of solar and storage projects. Solutions are customized for utilities, co-ops, landowners, communities, and institutions.

• A great way to gain experience at EDF renewables is with a technical internship, such as solar analyst, EPC, project services, geoscience, finance, or asset optimization intern position. Click here for the open internship positions.

Engie [added 11/16/23] in North America is an energy solutions company providing customers carbon-neutral strategies and supporting their clean energy transition. From renewable energy power purchasing agreements (PPAs) to operating utility systems to constructing more sustainable buildings, ENGIE works with clients to meet their specific energy and facility needs.

• See the many job listings at: https://jobs.engie.com/. Search by Keyword (internship, junior, solar) and Location (US), and find positions such as the PV Designer I as well as Commercial Strategy Intern, Engineering Intern, Power Pricing Intern, Preconstruction Intern, Procurement Analyst Intern, Renewables Engineer Intern, and Resource Assessment Intern.

Fisher Associates [added 9/15/23] has been providing comprehensive, professional solutions since 1984, and delivers services in the Transportation, Energy, and Land Development market sectors.

• Fall internships: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1653170/Fisher-Associates-PE-LS-LA-DPC/Internship-at-Fisher-Associates-Fall
• Search for "entry level" positions in their "Energy" department: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/68afc198-cd81-495a-bde2-725f0db82539.

GRID Alternatives [added 9/19/23] envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Their mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. 

• GRID's installation training programs offer experienced participants additional training to further develop their skills and prepare for opportunities in the solar jobs market: https://gridalternatives.org/get-training.
• The national SolarCorps Fellowship Program is an opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join GRID Alternatives for an 11-month, paid term of service to their community: https://gridalternatives.org/what-we-do/workforce-development/solarcorps-fellowships
• Learn more about current jobs openings and internships: https://gridalternatives.org/get-involved/careers.
• [New 11/16/23] Consider gaining hands-on solar installation experience as a volunteer. Look for upcoming volunteer day events with local GRID Alternatives chapters in CA, CO, or mid-Atlantic areas.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) [added 2/2/24] is a nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable. The IREC team is passionate about expanding access to clean, affordable solar energy. We place an emphasis on rigor and quality in everything we do. And we’re not afraid to have some fun in the process.

• IREC Summer 2024 Internship Program: https://irecusa.org/about-irec/careers-and-opportunities/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Summer+Internship+Opportunities+Now+Open&utm_campaign=December+Job+Opening+Email+%232

Namaste Solar [added 11/16/23] is an employee-owned cooperative and a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) contractor and consultancy based in Colorado. They provide PV design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and consulting services to residential, commercial, builder, non-profit, and government customers throughout the U.S. 

• Check back for an open Residential Solar PV Apprentice: a full-time role in the Denver/Boulder area, responsible for supporting all aspects of Residential PV project installations, including technical installation, customer service and delivery, and maintaining all safety protocols: https://namastesolar.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) [added 7/5/23] is transforming energy through research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Check out the range of opportunities at NREL:

• Undergraduate Internships: https://www.nrel.gov/careers/undergraduate-internships.html
• Graduate Internships: https://www.nrel.gov/careers/graduate-internships.html
• "Researcher I" positions may be of particular interest for new graduates: https://nrel.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL.

National Renewable Solutions [added 11/16/23] originates, acquires, and develops renewable energy projects throughout the U.S. at various stages, from greenfield through operations. Their mission is to grow the renewables foothold in the U.S. energy market by developing viable, utility- and distribution-scale renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on wind, solar, and storage technologies.

• Check back for a future solar project developer internship: https://natrs.com/careers/.

Nexamp [added 7/5/23] is working with communities, businesses, and municipalities to democratize clean energy and support U.S. energy independence by building the future of clean, simple, and accessible energy.

• See the open positions in multiple locations: https://www.nexamp.com/careers.

NextEra Energy [added 7/5/23] is a utility company and a large generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun as well as a leader in battery storage.

• Plan ahead for a summer internship in 2024 (internships are posted Sept.-Nov. for the following summer with the aim to fill positions by the end of Dec.): https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/join-our-team/internships.html
• Recent graduates: https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/join-our-team/recent-grads.html.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) [added 7/5/23] connects students, post-graduates, and faculty with paid internship and fellowship opportunities aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for DOE and more than a dozen other federal agencies. Discover the 700+ opportunities available through ORISE:

• STEM, policy, and technical internships and fellowships: https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/index.html
• Undergraduate Scholarships: https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/scholarships.html. 

PVEL [added 9/14/23] is the leading reliability and performance testing lab for solar project developers and investors, developing independent reports on PV and energy storage equipment.

• Follow PVEL on LinkedIn to see entry-level job openings: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pv-evolution-labs/ 
• Check out a current opening for a Junior Test Engineer.

RE-volv [added 9/19/23] is a climate justice nonprofit that helps other nonprofits in underserved communities across the country go solar, while raising awareness about equitable climate solutions and training the next generation of clean energy leaders.

• Join the RE-volv Solar Ambassador Program for the year-long volunteer fellowship and help bring clean, renewable solar energy to a local non-profit near your university. Through the fellowship, Solar Ambassadors learn about solar energy, finance, policy, and technology, community engagement, and communications. Deadline to apply is 9/30/23: https://re-volv.org/volunteer/.

ReVision Energy [added 11/16/23] is a mission-driven, employee-owned solar company operating in Northern New England providing solar systems for residential applications, commercial businesses, municipal operations, and nonprofit organizations.

• Check back for the 2024 general internship application: https://www.revisionenergy.com/solar-company/solar-careers-and-training/join-our-team.

RES [added 11/16/23] is a global delivery partner for clean energy construction projects. Our passionate and experienced people deliver successful clean energy projects globally - we have expertise in wind, energy storage, solar, green hydrogen, and transmission & distribution.

• Learn more about the construction-based early-career opportunities at RES including Co-op, Internship, and Field Engineer positions in both Solar and Transmission & Distribution: https://www.res-group.com/careers/current-opportunities/?category=Early%20Careers&country=United%20States.

Solar Landscape [added 7/5/23] energizes communities with affordable solar energy, green jobs, and the power to fight climate change.

• Consider applying for an entry level project manager position: https://solarlandscape.com/careers/.

Solar United Neighbors [added 9/19/23] is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone. They are building a clean energy movement by helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.

• A part-time Go Solar Program Fellow will join a team of program coordinators and specialists in supporting state program field staff in their day-to-day implementation of solar co-ops: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/jobs/go-solar-program-fellow/.

SOLV Energy [added 9/15/23] is invested in building and managing state-of-the-art energy systems and storage solutions that maximize production for optimal results. Each project is an opportunity to provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education, and a brighter future for our community.

• Current job openings: https://solvenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SOLV_External_Career
• Contact Solv Energy for more information about their Bright Futures Internship Program. https://www.solvenergy.com/careers  Email their team at .

Summit Energy [added 11/16/23] is a fast-growing solar company based in Weymouth, MA, with opportunities in other locations. They have a rewarding, customer-centric, collaborative atmosphere with ample room for growth. Their vision is to power our planet with affordable, renewable energy.

• Check back for year-round full-time positions (such as Engineering Permit Specialist), temporary positions, and summer sales: https://summitsolar.com/careers/.

Sunpower [added 11/16/23] designs all-in-one residential clean energy and storage solutions backed by personal customer service and a comprehensive warranty.

• Check back to apply for 2024 summer intern (STEM/Tech), pre-sales design engineer, or solar technical customer care expert positions: https://us.sunpower.com/careers.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) [revised 9/6/23] – The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working to build a clean energy economy that benefits all Americans. There are several relevant fellowship and internship opportunities to explore for current students as well as rising and recent graduates:

• Fellowships & Internships
• [added 11/15/23] DOE Office of Science, Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI), now open for applications for the 2024 Summer Term. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on January 9, 2024.
• Graduate Education for Minority Students (GEM) Fellowship is open to students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering. The fellowship includes summer work experience and a financial package. Applications due November 15.
• Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internships, applications due January 31.
• Are you a solar student, researcher, or professional? You can work for the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office advancing solar technologies and deployment through the Science and Technology Policy Fellowship! Selected participants will play an integral role in designing and implementing new initiatives to make solar energy more affordable and reliable. Applications are due twice each year on January 15 and July 15.

The Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative [added 12/21/23] is closing the gender gap and increasing the participation, leadership, and success of women in clean energy fields.

• See the Student & Recent Graduate Opportunities section of their Career Resources and Job Board: https://c3e.org/career-resources.

Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) [added 9/19/23] is changing our energy future through the collective power of community. By building community, promoting education, and cultivating leadership, WRISE works to recruit, retain, advance and inspire systemically excluded communities in pursuing a sustainable and equitable future.

• Network and build community locally with others in renewable energy and in the WRISE community: https://wrisenergy.org/about-wrise/local-chapters/
• The rising Solar Fellowship Program gives aspiring solar professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in renewable energy. The 2024 application process for the two-month program will launch in the summer of 2024: https://wrisenergy.org/fellowship-honors/solar-power-fellowships/.

See also the Solar Career Map published by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). The Solar Career Map explores solar-energy occupations, describing diverse jobs across the industry, charting possible progression between them, and identifying the credentials necessary to do them well. Use the Solar Career Map to explore 40 jobs types across four industry sectors, and identify routes to advancement between them. For example, see the Solar Project Developer job type.