Operational Excellence Intern

We are seeking a motivated and eager Intern to join our the Operational Excellence Team. As an intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the day-to-day operations of our installing solar projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow professionally, learn new skills, and be part of solving problems facing our project team members.

Summer 2026 Internship. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct field observations and gather data for reports or presentations.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative input.
• Support design and fabrication of new tools and equipment as needed by the field.
• Write work instructions and training material for any new equipment implemented.
• Learn and apply industry-specific tools and software.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate on initiatives.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Electronics and Automation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Prior internship or volunteer experience is a plus (but not required).

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range

$20.00 - $22.00

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.