Project Development Engineering Intern
Middle River Power, Spokane, WA, United States
ELIGIBILITY:
Rising junior, senior, or recent grad — Engineering or Construction Management
About Middle River Power
Middle River Power is a private equity-backed independent power producer with over 8GW of natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar assets across the U.S. We're a lean team of ~100 people building the infrastructure of the energy transition and we operate like a growth company, not a utility. Our development team is actively advancing a pipeline of utility‑scale projects, and this summer we're bringing in one engineering intern to work alongside them.
At Middle River Power we develop, construct, own, and operate power generating assets. We build projects that respond to customers’ needs. We take tangible steps in the energy transition from traditional carbon emitting generators (boilers and turbines) to optimized facilities built around renewable generating technologies.
What This Internship Actually Is
This is not a shadow program. You will be assigned to real, active development projects, helping the team move work forward on engineering coordination, permitting research, interconnection tracking, procurement support, or project scheduling. We build projects that respond to customers’ needs. We take tangible steps in the energy transition from traditional carbon emitting generators (boilers and turbines) to optimized facilities built around renewable generating technologies. Your specific assignment will depend on where the pipeline is when you start, but the expectation is the same: contribute something that matters.
What You Might Work On
Utility scale power generation sites
Site layout and engineering document review for an active generation or storage project
Interconnection queue research — understanding where a project stands and what's required to advance
Permitting milestone tracker — mapping federal, state, and local approval requirements
Procurement support — RFPs, vendor evaluations, or technical submittal review
Policy and incentive research — ITC/PTC, FERC orders, state‑level programs relevant to MRP's strategy
O&M planning documentation for a BESS or hybrid project in development
Who We're Looking For
Rising junior or senior (or recent grad) in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management
Genuinely interested in energy, power markets, generation technology, project development, or infrastructure
Strong with MS Office; any exposure to project scheduling tools (MS Project, P6) is a bonus
Able to read (or learn to read) technical drawings, specs, and regulatory documents
Comfortable in a low‑structure, high‑accountability environment
Clear communicator in writing and in person; your work will be seen by senior stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile
Rising junior or senior pursuing a BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management — OR a recent graduate in a related field
Genuine interest in energy, power generation, or infrastructure — energy coursework, student energy clubs, or prior internship experience a strong plus
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); MS Project or similar scheduling software exposure is a bonus
Ability to read technical documents and drawings at a foundational level — or a strong desire to learn
Self‑directed and comfortable asking questions in an environment where not everything is defined
Strong written communication — this role produces memos, trackers, and summaries that reach senior stakeholders
Week 1 company orientation with introduction to MRP leadership, culture, and business strategy
Weekly 30‑minute check‑in with direct supervisor (Project Developer)
Midpoint structured feedback session (Week 5–6) — written input from supervisorFinal presentation or technical memo delivered to VP of Development and development team
Cross‑functional exposure: intern will interact with Asset Management, O&M, and potentially Commercial teams as project work dictates
Return offer consideration extended within 2 weeks of program completion for top performers
Why MRP
You'll work on real projects with real timelines with direct mentorship from an experienced Project Developer. Exposure across the full development lifecycle: engineering, permitting, procurement, interconnection, and market dynamics.
Top performers are considered for return offers (Associate Developer path) following graduation.
Competitive hourly rate for a technical engineering internship $28/hour.
To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief (2–3 sentence) note on what draws you to energy project development — via LinkedIn. We review applications on a rolling basis. Apply early.
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Rising junior, senior, or recent grad — Engineering or Construction Management
About Middle River Power
Middle River Power is a private equity-backed independent power producer with over 8GW of natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar assets across the U.S. We're a lean team of ~100 people building the infrastructure of the energy transition and we operate like a growth company, not a utility. Our development team is actively advancing a pipeline of utility‑scale projects, and this summer we're bringing in one engineering intern to work alongside them.
At Middle River Power we develop, construct, own, and operate power generating assets. We build projects that respond to customers’ needs. We take tangible steps in the energy transition from traditional carbon emitting generators (boilers and turbines) to optimized facilities built around renewable generating technologies.
What This Internship Actually Is
This is not a shadow program. You will be assigned to real, active development projects, helping the team move work forward on engineering coordination, permitting research, interconnection tracking, procurement support, or project scheduling. We build projects that respond to customers’ needs. We take tangible steps in the energy transition from traditional carbon emitting generators (boilers and turbines) to optimized facilities built around renewable generating technologies. Your specific assignment will depend on where the pipeline is when you start, but the expectation is the same: contribute something that matters.
What You Might Work On
Utility scale power generation sites
Site layout and engineering document review for an active generation or storage project
Interconnection queue research — understanding where a project stands and what's required to advance
Permitting milestone tracker — mapping federal, state, and local approval requirements
Procurement support — RFPs, vendor evaluations, or technical submittal review
Policy and incentive research — ITC/PTC, FERC orders, state‑level programs relevant to MRP's strategy
O&M planning documentation for a BESS or hybrid project in development
Who We're Looking For
Rising junior or senior (or recent grad) in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management
Genuinely interested in energy, power markets, generation technology, project development, or infrastructure
Strong with MS Office; any exposure to project scheduling tools (MS Project, P6) is a bonus
Able to read (or learn to read) technical drawings, specs, and regulatory documents
Comfortable in a low‑structure, high‑accountability environment
Clear communicator in writing and in person; your work will be seen by senior stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile
Rising junior or senior pursuing a BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management — OR a recent graduate in a related field
Genuine interest in energy, power generation, or infrastructure — energy coursework, student energy clubs, or prior internship experience a strong plus
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); MS Project or similar scheduling software exposure is a bonus
Ability to read technical documents and drawings at a foundational level — or a strong desire to learn
Self‑directed and comfortable asking questions in an environment where not everything is defined
Strong written communication — this role produces memos, trackers, and summaries that reach senior stakeholders
Week 1 company orientation with introduction to MRP leadership, culture, and business strategy
Weekly 30‑minute check‑in with direct supervisor (Project Developer)
Midpoint structured feedback session (Week 5–6) — written input from supervisorFinal presentation or technical memo delivered to VP of Development and development team
Cross‑functional exposure: intern will interact with Asset Management, O&M, and potentially Commercial teams as project work dictates
Return offer consideration extended within 2 weeks of program completion for top performers
Why MRP
You'll work on real projects with real timelines with direct mentorship from an experienced Project Developer. Exposure across the full development lifecycle: engineering, permitting, procurement, interconnection, and market dynamics.
Top performers are considered for return offers (Associate Developer path) following graduation.
Competitive hourly rate for a technical engineering internship $28/hour.
To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief (2–3 sentence) note on what draws you to energy project development — via LinkedIn. We review applications on a rolling basis. Apply early.
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