HV Project Engineer Intern; Lost Hills, CA

Job Description Summary

The Intern – HV Project Engineer intern (Field) supports the design, administration, and execution of high‑voltage (HV) and EPC project activities to achieve project profitability, compliance, and schedule goals. This role provides hands‑on experience across engineering, procurement, document control, commissioning, and field support for utility‑scale solar and BESS projects. Summer 2026 Internship. This role is located full‑time on a jobsite in Los Banos, CA.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Review PPAs, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, contract requirements, System Impact and Facility Studies, and Owner Engineer requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Assist in developing preliminary engineering guidance documents, material specifications, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Work with Procurement to specify main circuit equipment; review vendor quotes for technical compliance.
• Assist with vendor selection, approval drawings, and expediting; verify specifications are met and make recommendations.

• Participate in functional testing as a witness; support substation energization and PV energization/initial synchronization.
• Demonstrate and maintain safe work practices in energized substations and field environments.

• Update and maintain drawing sets, specifications, and document logs (submittals, RFIs, approvals, expediting).
• Prepare document distributions to subcontractors and maintain RFI logs within CMS systems.
• Assist with maintenance and updates of CPM schedules; determine weekly labor production quantities.
• Input data for labor cost reports and field quantity surveys; support project filing system maintenance.
• Assist with project documentation.
• Participate in regular team meetings/calls and take accurate meeting minutes.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

• Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures Manual.
• Efficient work within SOLV Energy’s business processes.
• Contribution to project profitability and on‑schedule completion.
• High‑quality deliverables; integrity and excellence of completed work.
• Strong customer/client satisfaction and positive team collaboration.
• Implementation of business development support tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrated growth in professional skills and participation in staff development/training.

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree completed or in progress; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and technical studies.
• Strong understanding of scope with the ability to independently review technical design.
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills (Primavera P6 familiarity is a plus).
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to use independent judgment and be a self‑starter.
• Proficiency in office practices, procedures, and tools (MS Office); drafting and general computer skills desirable.
• Knowledge of dispatching methods, HV engineering practices, and utility‑scale solar/substation basics.
• Flexible schedule to support 24/7 operations.

• Frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20+ lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity; ability to see details at close range and at a distance; hear and talk; possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying; proximity to moving mechanical parts; work in high exposed places.
• Occasional exposure to dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, and toxic/caustic chemicals.

$20.00 - $22.00

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Job Number: J12592

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