Solar Field Engineer Intern

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

RES is looking for an intern who is eager to learn about solar infrastructure by assisting the Project Engineering teams on our construction sites. Interns will typically support one or more experienced engineers in their performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects and experience the daily workings of Project Engineering. There are currently project locations across the country and interns should be ready to relocate to any of our project sites for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Accountable to promote safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors.
• Support the generation, maintenance, tracking, and updating of project-specific procurement log, RFI log, POD, and engineering milestones weekly.
• Attend meetings and take minutes and distribute to Project Engineer for review and distribution to project team.
• Assists and maintains project documentation structures using SharePoint, Procore, or client systems (RFI, drawings, submittals, transmittals).
• Review and check conformance of vendor submittals and engineering designs (where applicable) to exhibits of the prime contract.
• Attends work punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• You must be working toward a BS or MS degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil preferred).
• Internships are 10-weeks in length, tentatively scheduled May 28, 2025 – August 15, 2025.
• You must have a valid driver’s license.
• You must be 18 years of age by the start of the internship assignment.
• You must be eligible to work in the United States with no visa sponsorship.
• You must complete an internship at any one of our project locations in the United States. This often requires relocating out of state for the duration of the internship.
• No work experience required, although construction experience is helpful.

Anticipated base salary range: $ 20 - 23

On top of base salary, RES interns also receive: $125 daily per diem, $100 monthly cell phone stipends, access to a company vehicle with a gas card, reimbursement for their travel to the project site and home, and more!

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representatives of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Rarely: Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
• Occasionally: Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Lifting, Walking
• Frequently: Grasping, Sitting, Standing
• Constantly: Reading, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion
• The Employee is rarely exposed to extreme cold, wet, or vibrations
• The Employee is occasionally exposed to noise and hazards
• The Employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat, humidity

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.