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Civil Engineering Summer Associate (Intern)

Apex Clean Energy
Charlottesville, VA Intern
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Job Description

Apex is seeking a Civil Engineering Summer Associate. We hire summer associates that are passionate about sustainable clean energy.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the engineering, design, and construction of renewable energy projects
  • Assist with civil design layout and drawings for wind, solar and battery storage projects
  • Assist with editing project contractual documents and technical exhibits
  • Support communications with key project stakeholders
  • Support construction submittal reviews and responses for on-going projects
  • Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate student studying civil engineering
  • Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Google Earth, Excel, and GIS software preferred
  • Knowledge of project management concepts preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
  • Course work or experience in the energy/power system industry; renewable energy experience is ideal
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Expected graduation date in December 2026 or May 2027

Additional Information

  • The summer associate program will run from June 1 through August 7 but we can be flexible with the start and end dates
  • Hours: Full Time 
  • Type:  Non-Exempt
  • Paid Internship: Undergraduate, $17/Hour; Graduate, $27/Hour
  • Office Location: Our Charlottesville, VA headquarters

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $17 - $27

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