Design Engineer Intern

Location: Inman Park, Atlanta, GA

$20/hour

Inman Solar is a full-service solar company specializing in distributed generation. As a developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, we design and build solar farms as turn-key delivery. Founded in 2009 with over 200 completed installations, Inman Solar has established itself as the top contractor in the Southeast, with our customers including some of the largest renewable energy owners in the US. We are looking to grow our team of highly skilled engineers to meet the increasing demand for solar power.

At Inman Solar every employee has a direct impact on the projects under design and construction. The project team works tightly with seamless coordination between the different disciplines, providing the candidates with an exceptional view to the fast-growing solar industry. 

Description:

Inman Solar is seeking a motivated engineer for an internship position as Design Engineer. Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of solar project design and engineering and will see projects from conceptual design until final completion. The candidate will be responsible for designing efficient and practical PV systems, and effective communication of the design. The role will require a strong understanding of the electrical and physical considerations of PV systems. A high level of project management and communication skills will be valuable to ensure a quality project is delivered on time, and on budget.

Qualifications:

• Educational background or industry experience in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering
• AutoCAD experience preferred, CAD experience required
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Design PV systems and produce construction quality drawings (physical layout, electrical design, installation details, etc.)
• Create optimization tools to assist system design
• Material selection and procurement
• Coordinate with installers to ensure an efficient installation
• Travel to site to engage with constructors and support installation
• Perform PV Production modeling and performance testing 
• Stay up to date with code requirements and industry standards

At Inman Solar we support the professional growth of our employees and provide opportunities to take new responsibilities. We encourage professional development in the form of training and certifications such as NABCEB.