Engineering Intern

STEM Program Internship

AES Hawai‘i seeks a motivated, responsible intern to join our growing team. The successful candidate is self‑motivated, well‑organized, and comfortable managing different tasks, concepts, and challenges. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of Hawai‘i’s clean energy transition and to gain hands‑on experience in the green economy sector. The primarily remote position requires the candidate to be based on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and may require in‑person site visits.

• Gains exposure to “green” career opportunities within the renewable energy sector and the corporate environment in Hawai‘i and beyond
• Supports various teams, including the Hawaiʻi Market, project development, permitting, and community relations
• Participates in skill‑building opportunities
• Attends on‑site project tours
• Participates in internal and/or external stakeholder outreach
• Willingness/ability to travel to job sites and assist with hands‑on work as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled in or graduated within the last six months from a college/university program related to business, engineering, environmental studies, planning, or a related field (preference will be given to local Hawai‘i residents)
• Experience or demonstrated interest in the renewable energy industry
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft applications
  
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented and must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and changing environment
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively

• This is a part‑time (30 hrs/week) summer internship position that is primarily remote but requires occasional in‑person meetings and event attendance on Oʻahu
• Intern must be on Oʻahu for the entire duration of the internship
• The working language is English
• Relocation is not available for this position

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $21.00 and $30.18 per hour; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave)

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.