Software Engineering Intern

About Early Careers

The Early Careers Program is a 13-week summer program designed to provide real-world work experience to students currently pursuing a degree in a related field to Flex Gen. This program will give students interested in a career in renewable energy and battery storage space hands‑on exposure to Flex Gen projects and mentorship from industry professionals. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained the knowledge, tools, and resources to be successful upon entering the professional world.

Based in Durham, N.C., Flex Gen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for utility‑scale energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. Flex Gen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that is enabling today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best‑in‑class energy management software, digital controls, and advanced analytics, Flex Gen delivers energy storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally.

Flex Gen’s products and services help improve the reliability and sustainability of the power grid. The company’s clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, renewable energy, electric cooperatives, and industrial companies in the world.

As an Intern on the Software Engineering team, the ideal candidate is one that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, where independent critical thinking and quick follow‑on execution is highly valued. The candidate will perform a variety of software implementation and test activities in Flex Gen’s Hybrid

OS energy management system product line for large‑scale renewable and clean generation storage sites. Interns at Flex Gen contribute directly to production software that will directly drive value for our customers.

• Utilize the below technologies to perform tasks assigned by the Software Engineering Manager:
  • Compiled languages: C++, C and Go for program development
  • Web technologies:
    Java script, React, Node.js and Mongo
    
    DB for full stack development
  • Data analytics:
    Python, Seeq, Power
    
    BI and Influx
    
    DB for processing operational data
  • Computer networking: VPN, VLAN and TCP/IP routing
  • Software development:
    Linux, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Vagrant and Amazon Web Services

• Enrolled in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar technology major
• Coursework or project experience demonstrating software engineering knowledge
• Design experience in multi‑project environment for configuration management
• A portfolio of completed projects
• Experience working with a cross‑functional team
• Ability to effectively communicate in formal and informal settings

Flex Gen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Flex Gen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Flex Gen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.