Engineering Intern

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The internship program at Clēnera is designed to give current undergraduates an opportunity to immerse themselves into the complex world of renewable energy. We have created thoughtful experiences across the company to provide meaningful experiences for the interns and value for the organization. Students who will be successful in this program will bring a passion for the renewable energy industry, a strong work ethic centered around self-motivation, and a desire to learn and grow by working alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry.  

The Engineering Intern will gain exposure to both the operational and design phases of utility-scale solar projects, including reviewing technical specifications of the major pieces of equipment used in our projects. You will support a wide range of engineering activities from early-stage project engineering, supplier quality, and performance engineering efforts. This role will analyze operating site data, assist in the design review and value engineering process for photovoltaic (PV) projects, and contribute to early-stage layout generation and energy modeling using PVsyst software.  

*Paid 12-week internship opportunity starting in May/June 2027. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analyze operational data from existing solar and storage projects, identifying performance trends, potential inefficiencies, and areas for optimization to improve site energy output and system reliability.
• Participate in the design review process of photovoltaic (PV) projects, offering support in evaluating system components, layouts, and cost-saving opportunities. 
• Support the development of initial PV layouts for new solar and storage projects, taking into account site-specific factors like topography, shading, and project constraints.