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Renewable Energy Development Engineering – Summer Internship Program 2026/2027

Overview

Spark Renewables is seeking an enthusiastic final-year engineering student with an interest in renewable energy development. The successful candidate will support the Development Engineering team across wind, solar and battery energy storage system projects.

The role offers practical experience in renewable energy design, technical analysis, spatial analysis and project development while working alongside experienced engineers and other specialists.

We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to Spark Renewables’ collaborative, inclusive and close-knit team culture. The successful candidate should be proactive, approachable and comfortable working closely with colleagues across the business.

Start date
Full-time from November 2026 onwards, with the potential to start September 2026 onwards in a part-time capacity.

Duration
Approximately three months.

Hours
Full-time, with the potential to start part-time during the semester.

Location
Spark Renewables’ office in Manly, NSW.

Working arrangement
Hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation of at least three days per week in the Manly office.

Renumeration
This is a paid position, with remuneration based on the number of days worked per week and the length of the internship.

Terms of application
  • Application deadline: 28 August 2026
  • Applicants must have Australian working rights.
  • To apply, submit your cover letter, CV, academic transcript and supporting documents via this form.
  • For questions, please email people@sparkrenewables.com.
Benefits of the position:
  • Hands-on learning with an experienced team at a leading renewable energy development company.
  • Exposure to the technical development of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
  • Practical experience using renewable energy modelling, data analysis and mapping software.
  • An opportunity to visit operational and proposed greenfield renewable energy sites.
  • Strong team culture with a focus on wellbeing, health and inclusivity.
  • Potential for a graduate placement once studies are complete.
  • Working next to one of Sydney’s best beaches!

What’s involved?
  • Assisting with preliminary design and technical assessment of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
  • Supporting energy yield assessments, system sizing, equipment comparisons and other engineering calculations.
  • Assisting with the collection, processing and analysis of meteorological, generation, market and project data.
  • Preparing maps and undertaking spatial analysis to support site selection, project design and development activities.
  • Reviewing technical information provided by consultants, equipment suppliers and project partners.
  • Participating in project meetings, industry events and internal technical discussions.

Qualifications and personal attributes:
  • Currently completing the final year of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • >75 WAM.
  • Demonstrated interest in renewable energy, specifically the development of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
  • Exposure to technical software such as CAD or GIS tools.
  • Basic programming or scripting experience, preferably in Python, for data analysis and modelling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and apply engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of core engineering principles, with exposure to electrical systems, energy systems or renewable energy technologies.
  • Applicants must have Australian working rights.

Additional skills and experience that would be beneficial
  • Familiarity with renewable energy modelling software such as PVsyst, WAsP, OpenWind, WindFarmer, WindPRO,
  • SolarFarmer, PVDesign or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with electrical drawings, single-line diagrams or renewable energy project layouts.
  • Knowledge of the Australian electricity market or the renewable energy project development process.
  • Previous internship, employment, research or university project experience relevant to engineering or energy.

Key communications:
  • Internally – the role collaborates closely with the development, commercial, legal, construction and operations teams.
  • Externally – the role may assist with engagement with technical consultants, equipment suppliers, project partners, landowners, government agencies and other project stakeholders.
About Spark Renewables
Founded and based in Sydney, Spark Renewables is one of Australia’s leading developers and owners of renewable energy generation assets. Starting with a single 100-megawatt solar farm, the potential generation capacity of our development portfolio has grown rapidly to span solar, wind and battery storage hubs. Our goal is to develop and build projects that support Australia’s renewable energy transition. We work with industry innovators and tertiary institutions to provide sustainable, socially acceptable solutions for the generation of electricity.

We are owned and backed by the largest electricity utility in Malaysia, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), which acquired Spark Renewables in 2023. TNB has ~16 gigawatts of existing generation capacity globally, and has a significant pipeline of renewable energy developments across the world that it is targeting to construct over the coming years.