Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 36.5 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace. 

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We value the contributions of our interns and strive to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. While this position does not include employee benefits or paid time off, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and work alongside experienced professionals.

Internship Details

Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student in electrical or computer engineering from an accredited university to fill a Transmission and Interconnection Summer Intern position starting in May 2026 and running to August 2026 with the possibility to extend the duration to December 2026.  The candidate will complete a variety of tasks, with a primary focus of developing Python scripts, while being trained and mentored by our team of generation interconnection experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to either work remotely or join Savion’s dynamic development team in our Kansas City office.  

Our Program

Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to support our Transmission team by developing Python-based scripts and software tools that automate and enhance power system technical studies. This role sits at the intersection of power systems engineering and software development, with hands-on exposure to industry-standard simulation tools. 

The candidate will report to the Vice President of Transmission who is heavily involved in Savion’s development strategy related to its portfolio of existing and proposed utility-scale solar, energy storage, and large load projects.  The candidate will work directly with the Transmission team and senior engineering staff to develop power systems analysis related scripts that support the GI study process by streamlining workflows, improving study efficiency, and building reusable analytical tools that interface with commercial power-system software and enhance power system technical studies. This role sits at the intersection of power systems engineering and software development, with hands-on exposure to industry-standard simulation tools. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop Python scripts and software tools to automate technical studies and engineering workflows 
  • Interface Python with power-system simulation tools including: 
  • PSS®E 
  • TARA 
  • PSCAD 
  • TSAT 
  • Automate tasks such as: 
  • Power flow execution and result extraction 
  • Contingency analysis and batch simulations 
  • Dynamic simulation setup, execution, and post-processing 
  • Data parsing, validation, and visualization 
  • Build modular, reusable, and well-documented Python code 
  • Assist in developing internal engineering utilities (GUIs, batch runners, reporting tools) 
  • Collaborate with engineers to translate technical study requirements into software solutions 
  • Debug, optimize, and maintain existing scripts and tools 
  • Perform in-house technical studies of the transmission grid utilizing engineering software such as PSS/E, PSS-MUST, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, etc.  
  • Review Vendor Modeling information for accuracy and completeness 

Position Requirements

  • At least a junior level undergraduate student in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems.  
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 
  • Working knowledge of power systems modeling software is highly preferred. 
  • Working knowledge of database systems and Python coding is a must 
  • Working knowledge of interfacing Python environment with power system software tools is preferred. 
  • Working knowledge of AI process development and agent creation is highly preferred. 
  • Must have good analytical, decision-making, communication, creative problem-solving, and human relations skills.  
  • Must be organized, self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in group settings. 

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in a fast-growing utility-scale solar development company.
  • Exposure to real-world challenges in the renewable energy industry.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Networking opportunities within the clean energy sector.

Location

Hybrid: Kansas City Missouri – Headquarters with monthly stipend for relocation to Kansas City for the duration of the summer internship 

Remote work permissible in following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin

Contact Information

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