Job Ref :Electrical Engineering Intern: Renewable Energy – Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support the design, engineering and construction of solar PV and battery energy storage projects.

You will play an active role in project design, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing to real-world renewable energy projects.

  • Contract: Final-year internship

  • Workplace: Lyon, France

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Travel: Occasional travel in France and internationally

  • Remuneration: Internship allowance above the statutory minimum, depending on your profile

  • Education: Master’s degree, MSc or final year of a Grande École engineering programme

  • Start date: Feb 2027

  • Reporting to: Head of Department, with guidance and support from the team

Skyray is a fast-growing company specialized in the design, engineering, and execution of large-scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects connected to MV/HV grids.
A subsidiary of the Everoze group—an independent and renowned renewable energy consultancy—Skyray supports complex projects across France and Europe, with offices in Lyon, Lisbon, Bristol, and Milan.

Our core values reflect who we are and how we work:

  • Well-being and care: Creating a healthy, supportive and positive working environment.
  • Environmental awareness: Promoting sustainable and responsible practices.
  • One-team spirit: Building a collaborative culture based on unity and teamwork.
  • Trust and autonomy: Empowering our team members to take ownership of their work.
  • Expertise and reliability: Maintaining high standards of professionalism and technical excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your Intership:

Are you looking for a six-month final-year internship in the renewable energy sector?

Are you curious about how the electrical infrastructure of a solar PV plant is designed, from collecting and transforming the electricity generated to delivering it to the grid?

You will join our Electrical Engineering team and work in an international environment, collaborating in English with colleagues across our European offices.

Throughout your internship, you will contribute to the design and review of electrical systems for large-scale solar PV and BESS projects, gaining hands-on experience alongside our engineering team.

Your Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will be involved in :

1. Electrical Engineering Studies

  • Prepare single-line diagrams (SLDs) and technical documentation.
  • Contribute to electrical design studies and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
  • Support MV/HV grid connection studies, including power balance assessments, transformers and SCADA/metering interfaces.
  • Assist with the sizing and technical assessment of transformers, cables and protection systems.

2. Design Reviews

  • Review electrical engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and suppliers, including electrical diagrams, cable sizing and protection systems.
  • Check compliance with project requirements, applicable standards and grid codes.

3. Project Support

  • Assist with the preparation and management of project documentation, including technical specifications, requirements and progress reports.
  • Take part in discussions with clients, EPC contractors and grid operators.
  • Have the opportunity to participate in site visits, including quality inspections and commissioning activities.

4. Dedicated Internship Project

Depending on your interests and technical background, you will also work on a dedicated assignment, which could involve:

  • Standardising engineering deliverables.
  • Benchmarking grid connection solutions.
  • Improving internal processes and workflows.

PROFILE

Education

  • You are in the final year of an engineering degree or Master’s programme, specialising in electrical engineering, electrical networks, power systems or a related field.

Technical Skills

  • A solid understanding of low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems (LV/MV/HV).

  • Good knowledge of electrical diagrams and grid connections.

  • Familiarity with engineering software such as Caneco, PowerFactory or ETAP would be an advantage.

Languages

  • Fluency in French is required.

  • Advanced English proficiency (C1) is essential, as you will use English daily in an international working environment.

Personal Qualities

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with an ability to work in a multicultural environment.

  • A thorough, accurate and well-organised approach to work.

  • Critical thinking skills and attention to detail when reviewing technical documentation.

  • A genuine interest in infrastructure projects and the energy transition.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Hands-on experience in electrical engineering for large-scale solar PV and BESS projects.

  • Exposure to LV, MV and HV electrical systems, as well as grid connection challenges.

  • The opportunity to learn from experienced engineers in an international, multidisciplinary team.

  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment.

  • Meal vouchers: €11 per working day, with 60% covered by the company.

  • Transport benefits: 50% reimbursement of public transport passes, or a sustainable mobility allowance for eligible alternative transport options.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to contact@skyrayengineering.com

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with a technical team member and a company manager.

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