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Project Management Intern

RWE
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2025
RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Project Management

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Project Management Intern will work directly with our Project Managers, who are accountable for successfully executing large utility-scale renewable power generation projects, including solar PV, wind, and battery storage. Key responsibilities encompass construction safety, quality assurance, scheduling, contractor scope management, and budget oversight. This role involves ensuring contract compliance and managing project closeout. Interns will work with Project Managers to monitor construction progress, establish strategic goals, and closely track performance to achieve these objectives. Additionally, Interns, at the direction of Project Managers, may engage with field supervision and project engineering teams.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Support timely project execution within the established schedule and budgetary constraints and in compliance with safety, reliability, technical quality, and regulatory requirements
  • Support execution of project contracts, including thoroughly reviewing and approving change orders and invoices
  • Coordinate project expectations, workflows, and communications among various departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives, contracts, budgets, and schedules
  • Support Quality Analysis/Quality Control for key deliverables associated with both managed projects and task
  • Identify, report, and support management of project risks in collaboration with the relevant project stakeholders to develop effective mitigation plans
  • Support the facilitation of effective communication with management and project teams, both internal and external to the company
  • Support preparation and distribution of progress status reports, as required
  • Ensure the highest standards of environmental health and safety on assigned renewable energy project(s)

Job Requirements and Experiences:

  • Working to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management related field of study from an accredited college or university
  • Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
  • Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concept

This is a full-time 12-week summer internship starting the first week of June.in our Austin, TX office. 

Pay range: The base hourly range for this position in Illinois for undergraduates is $25.00-$35.00 an hour, and for graduates is $30.00--$40.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

Salary : $25 - $40

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