Electrical Engineering Intern

Job Description:

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy.

Summary

Deriva Energy's Electrical Engineering Group offers qualified students, in accredited engineering programs leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree, the opportunity to work in various areas of engineering support. Deriva Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains battery, wind and solar electric generating facilities throughout the United States.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team for the fall.The Engineering intern will work in support of staff engineers or under supervision of engineers providing electrical engineering support for these activities to ultimately ensure safe and reliable operation of these assets.

This intern position is open for students pursuing a degree in undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering. In addition to working within your discipline, you may be asked to work across a multi-engineering discipline platform.

This intern position is based in Charlotte NC and may require travel to various other renewables facilities outside of the area.

Basic Qualifications
* Currently enrolled and pursuing a four year degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or university
* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Desired Qualifications
* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrates ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to reach an accomplishment
* Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making
* Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal
* Ability to deliver superior results within an allocated time though effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
* Demonstrates tenacity by remaining persistent in the face of adversity
* Demonstrated technical proficiency in the use of computers, software, and engineering applications
* Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry
* Previous engineering work experience

Specific Requirements
* Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.) as needed
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

* Valid driver's license

Working Conditions
* Office and field environment - requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing, and occasional exposure to temperature and noise

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.