Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC · 23 hours ago
Engineering Internship
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
InternNautilus Solar Energy, LLC is seeking a motivated and technically inclined Engineering Intern to join their Project Engineering team for Summer 2026. The intern will support solar PV development and design efforts while leading a dedicated engineering project focused on energy modeling and system performance.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Support Project Engineers with technical reviews, project coordination, and design workflows
Assist in evaluating PV system performance, including:
Energy modeling methodologies
Sub-hourly clipping loss behavior
System loss modeling and sensitivity analysis
Portfolio-level performance evaluation
Contribute to layout/design review cycles with CAD- and model-based tools
Analyze production data, model outputs, and operational performance trends
Prepare summaries, presentations, and technical documentation for internal stakeholders
Lead an independent 10-week engineering capstone project aligned with your area of interest
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and operations teams
Present final project findings to engineering leadership at the end of the internship
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline with interest in renewable energy
Proficiency with core business tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and collaborate with a distributed team
Preferred
Experience with one or more of the following is a strong plus (but not required):
AutoCAD
PVsyst
PVcase
Helioscope
PVlib
Python
Benefits
Hands-on experience with solar PV design engineering in a fast-paced development environment
Exposure to full-cycle PV design: layout, modeling, performance evaluation, and project technical review
Guided learning from experienced Project Engineers and subject matter experts
Opportunity to develop and present a technical project that contributes meaningful insight or tools to the engineering team
Professional experience working in a hybrid office environment
Company
Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC
Nautilus Solar Energy®, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing clean energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$676MKey Investors
Greenprint CapitalCredit SuisseVirgo Investment Group
2025-07-23Undisclosed· $275M
2023-09-21Debt Financing· $202M
2021-04-22Debt Financing· $110M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cheng
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Rice
Co-Founder and Board Member at Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC
Recent News
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