At Enbridge, ‘energy’ means more than lighting up businesses, heating up our customers’ homes, or fueling cars, buses and trucks. It’s our way of life!
As a summer student working for Raise at Enbridge, a first-choice energy delivery company, we commit to providing you with an exciting, rewarding and engaging experience.
We know that when your initiative and talents align with our vision and values, we create good energy. You will work as part of an innovative and collaborative team to develop the practical skills needed to build your future career.
In the role of Solar Technician Intern, you will support the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar facilities and equipment while assisting with daily plant activities. It’s an excellent job for students interested in renewable energy, electrical systems, and hands-on technical work.
Placement Details:
This is a 4-month placement starting in May 2027, located in Orange Grove, TX.
What you will do:
- Work under the supervision of a Lead Technician, Operations Coordinator, or Plant Manager to safely execute assigned tasks and support the daily operations of the solar power facility.
- Follow safe work practices, including electrical safety, working at heights, hazardous energy control, confined space procedures, and cargo management, while maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Complete scheduled maintenance activities according to established procedures and assist with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, SCADA systems, and technical drawings.
- Support site technicians with daily plant operations, scheduled facility maintenance, and special projects assigned by site management.
- Maintain accurate time reporting, complete maintenance records, perform daily data entry in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo), and assist with required technical or safety investigations and reporting.
- Work independently on standard assignments while collaborating with site management, Engineering, and other teams to ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility equipment.
Who you are:
- You are currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program studying Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related Engineering/Technical discipline and will be returning to full-time school immediately following the work term.
- Effective and professional communication, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Effective time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Basic knowledge of hand tools, electrical testing tools, and digital equipment.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills and motivation to integrate into a team environment.
- Ability to successfully participate in all required training courses, including First Aid, CPR and AED, climb and rescue training, and confined space training.
- Ability to actively and consistently represent Enbridge’s core values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, High Performance).
Working Conditions:
- Field-based role, located at a solar power facility in Orange Grove, TX.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
- Role may require participation in a scheduled on-call rotation (24/7) to respond to site emergencies or maintenance needs.
- Work will primarily take place at a solar power facility, including inside wind turbine nacelles.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wind.
- Flexible work hours may be required to support operational or emergency response needs.
Please note that this is a role providing contract labour to Enbridge through Raise, who manages Enbridge’s Student Contractor Program. If you are selected for this position, you will be employed by Raise and will not be an employee of Enbridge.
Please include in your application: Resume and Current School Transcripts.
Our student candidate experience gives you the opportunity to apply for this role as a complete person. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from all groups, including, but not limited to, women, racialized and marginalized/global majority, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2S/LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. Do let us know if you would like any accommodations regarding your application process via email at hello@raiserecruiting.com or via phone at 1-800-567-9675. We look forward to hearing from you.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Physical Requirements (Field) include but are not limited to:
Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 90 meters, working at heights up to 300 ft within wind turbine nacelles, crawling, carrying up to 50 pounds, grasping tools and equipment, kneeling, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive motion when using hand tools, standing, walking for extended periods, working in confined spaces, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print, depth perception), and hearing requirement.
Physical Requirements (Office) include but are not limited to:
Grasping, kneeling, light–moderate lifting (objects up to 45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), and hearing requirement.
Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:
Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports, and communicate with individuals via telephone.