Project Operations Intern

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

As PowerFlex intern you willbe responsible forworking alongside the Execution team. The intern will be exposed to all aspects of commercial solar,EVSEand storage projects including business development, project financing, project engineering, with a focus on solar project construction management and operations.

Location
This role will be a hybrid position based out of our Los Angeles Office and the selected candidate will be expected to be in-person 3-4 days a week. We will only be able to consider applicants who are local to Los Angeles or are willing to relocate. Please note that relocation expenses will not be covered by the company.

Working Schedule
We are seeking a full-time intern for a 12-week program. This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Start date is flexible based on schedule.

Responsibilities

• 65% - Project Operations
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Engineers on multiple aspects of a solar project from the permitting & bidding stage throughout closeout and hand off to asset management
  • Arrange material deliveries, equipment Purchase Orders, and support subcontractor management
  • Support Project Management with preparing construction related documentatione.g.submittals, bid packages, contractor licenses, safety documentation
  • Coordinate inspection requestse.g.roof, QA/QC, and safety inspections
  • Prepare client-facing project materialse.g.client kick-off, close-out decks, and milestone tracking
• 35% - Data Management
  • Unify and synthesize currentportfolio-level data, to be implemented in future state of digital platforms
  • Unify and synthesize historical project data to strengthen data accuracy across digital platforms
  • Support the continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project operations

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Currently working toward a bachelor's degree in economics, government, finance, sustainability, or a related field, with an expected graduation in 2026.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• High levelof integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
• High sense of urgency with excellent organizational skills and drive to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Interest in Project Management or Project Operations
• Able to learn quickly andoperatein a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Exhibits excellent skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe (PDF editing); Salesforce,Smartsheets,ClickUpand Procore knowledge a plus

Compensation
The pay range for this position is $20 - $25 hourly.

Physical Requirements
Remainingin a seated position. Long hours oncomputerkeyboard.Prolongedperiods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions
Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment,utilizingcomputers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint,Publisherand Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment.Possibly 10%of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

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