Civil Engineering Co-Op

About this Role

As part of Intersect’s Development Engineering team, you’ll support the technical advancement of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across North America. This Civil Engineering Co-op role blends early-stage civil due diligence, feasibility analysis, and design review with process improvement and AI-enabled workflow development.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to how large-scale energy infrastructure moves from site screening through construction readiness—partnering with development, engineering, and construction teams to identify risks, evaluate constraints, and improve how projects are designed and delivered. The work is analytical, collaborative, and impact-driven, with clear visibility into how civil engineering decisions shape long-term project value.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by delivering integrated infrastructure that enables large-scale clean energy deployment. As part of the EPC organization, the Development Engineering team oversees technical scope during project development and execution—managing civil constraints, reviewing consultant deliverables, optimizing layouts, and ensuring projects are positioned for safe, efficient construction. The team partners cross-functionally to translate early-stage opportunities into buildable, high-performing assets while continuously improving engineering standards and workflows.

What You’ll Do

Project Learning & Team Participation

• Join project discussions with engineers and cross-functional teams to build real-world experience

• Identify potential project issues and suggest possible solutions with guidance from senior team members

• Research new technologies and approaches related to large-scale energy infrastructure

Project Support & Risk Awareness

• Support engineering team members across early-stage development through project execution

• Review project schedules and budgets with senior staff to help keep projects on track

• Help identify design, budget, or schedule risks and flag potential fatal flaws early

Site Design & Coordination

• Assist with managing site constraint maps, layouts, and civil designs from early-stage siting through construction notice to proceed

• Coordinate with external surveyors and engineering consultants to track deliverables and updates

• Help track development risks related to buildable land area and permitting requirements

AI Tools, Documentation & Process Improvement

• Support the development or AI tools that improve engineering analysis and calculations

• Contribute to organizing and improving design review workflows and technical documentation

• Assist with maintaining technical specifications, contractor exhibits, and vendor information

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field) with strong academic standing

• Internship, co-op, design team, or academic project experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, or energy development

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS and Google Workspace applications

• Foundational understanding of grading, drainage, hydraulics/hydrology, geotechnical engineering, or structural analysis principles

• Interest in utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, or other large-scale infrastructure systems

• Analytical mindset with curiosity about automation and AI-enabled engineering tools

• Eligibility to work in the United States or Canada (visa sponsorship not available)

• Thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and remote-forward environment

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive work style that will help you succeed on multidisciplinary project teams

• Demonstrated alignment with Intersect’s values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-Run Value, and People Come First