About NovaSource
NovaSource Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.
To serve our clients, we invest into our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers.
Our turn-key services optimize each step of our clients’ project lifecycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.
Summary of Role
NovaSource is seeking full-time or part-time Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Interns to join our team and support the optimization of solar PV power plant performance. This internship provides hands-on experience in system performance analysis, technical troubleshooting, and plant improvement initiatives. Interns will work alongside experienced engineering professionals, gaining practical exposure to the renewable energy industry in a rapidly growing field.
This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering degree program in Electrical Power & Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Software Engineering.
The 10-week summer internship program runs from May to August, offering a structured learning experience that prepares students for future careers in renewable energy. Interns who successfully complete the program may be considered for full-time engineering positions at NovaSource.
NovaSource does not provide sponsorship for the internship role.
Key Responsibilities
· Monitor and analyze performance data of solar PV systems.
· Support root cause analysis of system issues, such as inverter failures or relay misoperations.
· Collaborate with engineering and field teams to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
· Develop and refine data validation and reporting tools.
· Research and implement performance improvement solutions.
· Contribute to the development of computational models for performance evaluation.
Qualifications
· Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
· Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer of 2025 (May- August)
· Basic knowledge of PV system components and performance analysis.
· Familiarity with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
· Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
· Ability to work onsite at our Chandler, AZ office
Office Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.
US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity
It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.
