Engineering Intern

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a sustainable, cleaner energy future. New Jersey Resources (NJR) summer internships provide engaging learning and growth opportunities for enthusiastic college students ready to build real-world experience and learn about the energy industry.

NJR Clean Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of NJR, is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager with projects and tasks as assigned associated with the management of commercial solar energy construction projects.

Who we are:

NJR is an energy company with an ambitious outlook for the future and a commitment to advancing a clean energy future. We believe the most successful ideas and outcomes result from the collaboration of those with unique perspectives and experiences to leverage our strengths and achieve our priorities.

What you will do:

Bring your enthusiasm and drive and you’ll learn from some of the top talent in the energy industry. You’ll have hands-on experience with your team and the support of our human resources team through this 10-week program. Growing both professionally and personally throughout the program could lead to future post-grad opportunities.

• Work closely with project managers that oversee the construction of commercial solar energy projects to ensure that projects are completed as designed, budgeted, and on schedule as per the construction documents
• Assist with construction site inspections, which requires the interpretation and implementation of contract drawings and specifications, note any deficiencies, record on a punch list; direct the contractor to effect remediation and follow up with contractors’ remediation activities
• Assist with the maintenance inspections of commercial solar and schedule repairs and maintenance outages as needed
• Assist the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects
• Assist with the permitting process and development as needed
• Participate in the asset management process to determine deficiencies in asset performance
• Assist with the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior NJR management.
• Effectively represent the company and maintain relationships with contractors, owner’s representatives, and property owners through, inspections, system overviews and technical support meetings
• Maintain effective internal and external contacts; work in the spirit of cooperation that fosters teamwork and a sense of responsibility
• Work in the office and at construction sites
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for self-starters who are motivated to learn, grow and take on new challenges. Individuals who are flexible, dependable, work well in varying environments and want to make an impact in your community and your company are welcomed here.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental or energy)
• Must have a valid New Jersey state drivers’ license
• Travel up to 75% within NJ/PA/DE/NY
• Available to work full time (40 hours per week) during defined intern program dates (June-August)
• Ability to work onsite in the corporate office in Wall, NJ, as well as travel to construction sites
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.