HV/SCADA/Interconnection (IX) Intern
Lightsource bp – HV / SCADA / Interconnection Intern – Summer 2026
Lightsource bp is seeking a HV / SCADA / Interconnection Intern to join our Transmission and Grid Integration team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the technical side of renewable energy development, including substations, grid interconnection, SCADA systems, and regulatory compliance.
Location: Denver, CO, Austin, TX, or San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: Early June – Mid-August (~10 weeks)
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Pay: $20/hour
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with occasional project site visits
What You'll Do
Assist with reviewing technical drawings, equipment specifications, and project documentation
Support interconnection and facility study reviews
Help organize and maintain project documentation and engineering records
Participate in design reviews and project coordination meetings
Assist with NERC compliance documentation and regulatory processes
Support SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and third-party coordination
Help manage as-built documentation and operational site records
Participate in site visits and project meetings when applicable
Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related field
Interest in power systems, substations, grid interconnection, or SCADA systems
Strong organizational and communication skills
Attention to detail when reviewing technical documentation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
Interest in renewable energy infrastructure and grid integration
$20/hour | 40 hours per week
Hybrid schedule with occasional site visits
Opportunity to present a final summary of your internship work
This role provides valuable exposure to grid integration and power system infrastructure within a global renewable energy company working to accelerate the energy transition.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
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