Electrical Engineer Intern O&M

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

The Electrical Engineer Intern works under close supervision to ensure the safe, timely and successful completion of their assigned work. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the Engineer Intern will develop skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the business related to the operations and maintenance of the electrical substations, collection systems, and major electrical components in the Acciona Energy North America fleet of renewable energy assets.

Job Description

Internship Highlights:

o Training opportunities may include participation in different projects/areas, working with Acciona engineering and maintenance professionals that support operational engineering functions, which include Wind and Solar PV/Storage.

o Experience and exposure may include, but is not limited to, the different stages of a project life cycle: development, preconstruction, construction, operations and maintenance.

o Training opportunities include technical training, training on specific competencies, monitoring and evaluating individual performance, and feedback from the mentoring supervisor throughout the program.

o Acquiring an understanding of Acciona and its renewable generation technology including electricity generating and collection system equipment, and learning strategies to analyze and minimize issues that adversely impact the renewable power projects.

o Learning about applicable regulatory reliability standards and compliance requirements, including market rules and NERC Reliability Standards.

o Opportunity to travel to and visit operating assets

Key Responsibilities:

o Working safely within the Intern’s level of training and comfort

o Undertake assigned work with diligence and commitment to produce high quality outputs

o Apply academic learning to the workplace environment

o Participate in designated teams to achieve work outcomes

o Provide reports, analysis, and research on relevant issues, as directed

o Contribute to team meetings and perform effectively as a member of the team

o Undertake professional and personal development to complement on-the-job learning

o Carry out duties in accordance with AEUG health, safety, environment, and quality policies, principles, corporate values, and strategies.

Required Skills and Competencies

o Enrollment in a B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree program, or Engineering degree with an emphasis in Power/Power Generation; completion of the first (2) years preferred

o Capacity to work on varied activities, managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment

o Technically astute and capable of expertise-based problem solving

o High attention to detail and commitment to produce high quality outputs

o Make decisions based on accepted quality standards, policies and procedures

o An effective team-worker who can work independently when required

o Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to learn from experienced engineers

o High level of computer literacy, including using computer applications such as (e-mail, internet, MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.)

o Willingness and flexibility to travel (if applicable)

o Valid Driver’s License

Acciona Internship Program

As part of the Acciona Internship Program, you'll be assigned specific projects and goals, carefully defined by your manager, to apply your field of study through hands-on experience.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow interns during fun activities, such as a site visit to our Wind and PV facility, a summer company outing, and weekly intern lunches every Friday. You'll be part of our vibrant Chicago office community, where you can participate in various events and wellness activities open to all employees.

Our downtown Chicago office offers a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and break-out areas. Enjoy daily perks like coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center, making it an inspiring and comfortable place to work.

Interns will work 40 hours a week, on-site in the Chicago office.

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, we offer other employment incentives, such as the option to enroll in the company’s benefit during your internship (medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, HSA company contribution, FSA options).

Hourly Rate: $21 – $28 per hour (based on years of education and degree)

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.