About the Position 

As a Renewable Civil Engineering Intern in the Renewable Civil group, you will assist in the design of utility-scale solar projects nationwide. This position involves activities related to the site design of Solar Photovoltaic projects, including site planning, grading, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMPs, site permitting, and stormwater reports. You will be part of an integrated design team alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and deliverables. 

Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour 

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.  

Essential Responsibilities 

• Assists in the civil engineering scope of utility solar facilities. 

• Participates in the production and review of full design packages, including site plans, grading plans, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMPs, site permitting, and stormwater reports. 

• Draft and design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including mass grading, road corridors, volume earthwork comparisons, surface creation with feature lines and grading objects, etc. 

• Assists with the preparation of design documents for Solar Civil Design, including calculations, drawings, and civil specifications. 

• Support stormwater modeling and basin design. 

• Participates in the project site evaluation and constrains, solar module, inverter, and racking technologies, BOP (balance of plant) considerations, and solar resource data to maximize project value. 

• Researches and evaluates local AHJ design and code requirements and standards. 

• Assists in developing project schedules and project/construction cost estimates. 

• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for Civil Engineering designs; create simple hand checks to quantify computer-aided results. 

Must Have 

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s in civil engineering or a similar field from an accredited institution. 

• Experience: Relevant coursework or project experience in engineering. 

• Enthusiasm for learning multiple disciplines and technologies. 

• Basic understanding of civil engineering. 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills. 

• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision-maker comfortable in a fast-paced design environment. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Working Conditions 

About NEI Electric Power Engineering 

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems. 

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future. 

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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