Renewable Energy Control Center Intern

Acciona • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Renewable Energy Control Center Intern – Operator Support to assist the Operations & Maintenance team in the safe, efficient, and well-documented operation of renewable energy assets. This role supports Renewable Energy Control Operators by contributing to documentation, training development, and information management within the Control Center. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to renewable energy operations while supporting process standardization and operational excellence across Wind, Solar, and BESS assets. As part of the Acciona Internship Program, you'll be assigned specific projects and goals, carefully defined by your manager, to apply your field of study through hands-on experience. You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow interns during fun activities, such as a site visit to our Wind and PV facility, a summer company outing, and weekly intern lunches every Friday. You'll be part of our vibrant Chicago office community, where you can participate in various events and wellness activities open to all employees. Our downtown Chicago office offers a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and break-out areas. Enjoy daily perks like coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center, making it an inspiring and comfortable place to work. Interns will work 40 hours a week, on-site in the Chicago office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation tools.
• Interest in renewable energy and control systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and organization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the design and structuring of simulation-based training materials.
• Organize and maintain digital documentation systems and version control.
• Provide documentation support for operational records and reports.
• Help standardize Electrical Switching and Operation Center procedures.
• Shadow Renewable Energy Control Operators (non-operational role).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in internal training and industry learning.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and meeting notes
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to your base compensation, we offer other employment incentives, such as the option to enroll in the company’s benefit during your internship (medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, HSA company contribution, FSA options).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed