149d ago
149d ago
Job description
Illumine-i is building a new business line - Owner's Engineering - advising mid-market US companies on solar, battery storage, and EV charging projects, independent of any EPC or equipment vendor. This intern will support outreach execution: helping grow a targeted LinkedIn network, assisting with referral-partner outreach, and keeping the outreach tracking log current.
Responsibilities
- Research and compile target contact lists (LinkedIn profiles, company info) against criteria provided
- Assist with sending and tracking LinkedIn connection requests and follow-up messages
- Help maintain the outreach tracking log (dates, contacts, responses, next steps)
- Support drafting of outreach message variations for A/B testing across categories
- Light research on referral-partner companies (parking/EV software, ESG platforms, insurance brokers, etc.) to keep target lists current
- Assist with scheduling discovery calls once prospects respond
Ideal candidate
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Comfortable with LinkedIn as a platform (personal use is fine - this isn't a technical skill)
- Detail-oriented - this role lives and dies by consistent logging and follow-through
- Based in Chennai, able to work in-person or hybrid as needed
- No prior solar/energy industry knowledge required - training provided
What the intern gains
- Real B2B growth/partnerships experience in a genuine early-stage go-to-market motion
- Exposure to how a services company builds a new business line from scratch
- Academic credit (if applicable to their program)
Pay & benefits
Learning budget
About this role
Posted
13 Oct 2026
Updated
13 Oct 2026
Job type
Internship
Workplace
Hybrid
Working hours
UTC+05:30
Experience
Intern
Employerilluminei.com
LinkedInIllumine-i
About Illumine-i
Company Overview
Name
Illumine Industries (Illumine-i)
HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Founded2015
SizeApproximately 220 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of $12.5 million in FY 2023 (source: illumine.keka.com).
What They Do
Illumine-i specializes in solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering and design services, focusing on promoting environmental sustainability through innovative engineering solutions. The company provides comprehensive design and engineering support tailored to the needs of residential rooftop and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar developers, as well as engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms. Their service offerings include schematic line drawings, system sizing, production estimates, and complete solar layout designs, ensuring that clients receive customized solutions rather than generic offerings (source: linkedin.com). Illumine-i is also expanding its capabilities into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and grid modernization technologies, positioning itself as a comprehensive engineering consulting firm in the renewable energy sector (source: illumine.keka.com).
Projects & Track Record
Illumine-i has a documented portfolio of approximately 200 MW of solar PV design engineering experience in the United States, having completed over 100 projects across various service lines. Notable projects include the Elios Solar Carport, which has a capacity of 350 kW DC. The company has also undertaken utility-scale solar PV projects with system sizes ranging from small residential installations to over 100 MW (source: linkedin.com). Their experience is bolstered by the expertise of CEO Nithish Sairam, who has previously managed large-scale projects across the country, bringing valuable insights to Illumine-i's operations (source: illumine.keka.com).
Recent Developments
In October 2025, Illumine-i was featured in Business View Magazine, highlighting its expansion into microgrids, energy storage, and transmission & distribution projects. Co-Founder Sudarsan Krishnan emphasized the company's commitment to building engineering solutions that address complex energy challenges (source: illumine.keka.com). Additionally, in September 2022, Illumine-i partnered with Raiven, enhancing its capabilities in the electrification market by providing electrical drawings for permitting, which has significantly increased project throughput (source: linkedin.com).
Working There
Illumine-i employs a diverse workforce, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and specialized solar engineers, structured around functional areas such as solar design engineering and utility-scale project engineering. The company maintains active operations in Austin, Texas, Brisbane, Australia, and Chennai, India, with the Austin headquarters serving as the primary employment hub (source: illumine.keka.com). The company promotes a progressive work culture that emphasizes employee engagement, transparency, and cross-functional career development, allowing employees to transition between roles and departments (source: linkedin.com).
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