CAD Engineer Intern
SOLV Energy, LLC
Company Overview
SOLV Energy, LLC
San Diego, CA, United States
2008
Approximately 800 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Revenue of $618.7 million in FY 2024 (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
SOLV Energy specializes in utility-scale solar power and energy storage, providing comprehensive services that encompass engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage projects. Their operations also include ongoing maintenance (O&M) for active solar assets, high-voltage substation construction, and construction management. The company’s EPC services cover a wide range of activities, including site preparation, structural engineering, panel and inverter installation, electrical systems integration, and grid interconnection (source: zoominfo.com). SOLV Energy primarily targets utility-scale developers, independent power producers, and commercial and industrial clients who require large-scale deployments of 50 megawatts (MW) or greater per project, focusing on the U.S. market (source: american-securities.com). The company differentiates itself through its end-to-end project execution, leveraging its heritage from Swinerton construction to integrate general contracting expertise with specialized renewable technology.
Projects & Track Record
SOLV Energy has an impressive track record, having constructed over 18 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity across 34 states as of 2024, while also providing O&M services for more than 15 GW of solar assets in North America (source: american-securities.com). The company is currently engaged in major projects that leverage its expanded capacity following the merger with CS Energy, focusing on utility-scale solar and storage in high-growth regions such as California, Texas, and the Southeast. This expansion is supported by a multi-GW development pipeline, indicating a robust future for the company (source: zoominfo.com). Key clients include leading solar developers and utilities, with formal partnerships established to enhance service delivery and project execution capabilities.
Recent Developments
In recent years, SOLV Energy has made significant strides, including a partnership with CS Energy announced in October 2024, aimed at broadening geographic capabilities and employee support, culminating in their business combination in 2024 (source: zoominfo.com). On January 15, 2025, the company acquired SDI Services, a foundation drilling firm, which enhances its project execution capabilities in renewables by adding skilled labor and equipment capacity (source: sdbj.com). Additionally, SOLV Energy launched its third annual PowerUp! Renewable Energy Scholarship on January 16, 2025, awarding $1,500 each to six U.S. high school seniors pursuing careers in energy, reflecting its commitment to workforce development (source: zoominfo.com).
Working There
SOLV Energy offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including EPC project management, engineering (civil, electrical, structural), construction trades (electricians, drillers, laborers), O&M technicians, and high-voltage substation specialists. The company has grown from over 600 employees before 2020 to approximately 800 today, reflecting its national expansion efforts (source: zoominfo.com). Active hiring is taking place at its San Diego headquarters and project sites nationwide, particularly in California and states like Texas and New Jersey following the merger. The company culture emphasizes a "people first" mentality, fostering team growth and innovation, while also investing in corporate social responsibility programs and policy advocacy (source: solvenergy.com).
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The Computer-Aided Design Engineer will be responsible for creating and consolidating existing SOLV cad standards. This will require input from multiple departments. Standards will include how .dwg files are stored and referenced, how sheets are printed, process mapping, file location, block creation, and other items necessary to ensure all SOLV engineering departments can easily reference the same master set of drawings.
Summer 2026 Internship. This role is based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Responsibilities and Duties
- Communicate constantly with Design, BESS PreConstruction, PV PreConstruction, HV PreConstruction, Sunscreen, and other departments that work with CAD files.
- Develop template folder structure to be used on all new projects
- Create CAD sheet naming template, plot style template, and sheet style template
- Create process that all departments can use to so all drawings can integrate seamlessly
- Draft file naming convention of the printed drawings
- Creation of blocks to be used by all departments when required
- Constant follow up with all involved individuals to update these standards
- Building of fire alarm design templates for BESS
- Reviewing of existing BESS, HV, and PV drawings against templates
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
- Engineering student
- Excellent communication skills and tracking skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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About the role
March 26, 2026
Internship
Company
- Edison, United States
Engineering student
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