About us:
As an Independent Power Producer (IPP), BlueWave develops, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG)-scale solar and battery storage projects that bring clean power directly to communities and the grid. With a proven track record and a pipeline of several gigawatts across the United States, BlueWave is helping ensure a cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy future. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best for the World" in Governance.
About the role:
The Asset Management Co‑op will help support the day‑to‑day operational and technical performance of BlueWave’s operating solar and storage assets. This Fall 2026 Co‑op (July - December) is designed for students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and based in the Boston area. This role provides hands‑on exposure to asset operations, project onboarding, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. It is especially well‑suited for students interested in renewable energy, engineering, operations, or data analytics.
Please note that tis is a 6‑month Co‑op position running from July through December 2026. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with Co‑op students expected to work Monday through Friday and commute into BlueWave’s Boston office 2-3 days per week.
What you'll do:
- Support Asset Operations & Monitoring
- Monitor solar and storage asset performance using SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), a centralized platform that allows operators to remotely track and manage the performance of power generation assets, along with asset management systems.
- Validate production and financial data used for internal and external reporting.
- Assist with monthly performance summaries and variance analysis.
- Project Onboarding & Early‑Stage Asset Setup
- Support onboarding of new solar and storage sites as they transition from the construction phase into fully operational assets with the Asset Management team.
- Assist with activities when new sites come online, including documentation review, data verification, and initial system setup.
- Help develop asset operation plans used to guide long‑term management of each site.
- Asset Registry & Technical Documentation
- Build and maintain elements of the asset registry, including tracking equipment, components, and warranties.
- Assist in completing component lists and technical documentation required for full lifecycle management.
- Support review of as-built and single-line diagrams and other engineering-adjacent documentation.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Project Development, Engineering, and Project Execution teams to resolve project‑related questions and support operational needs.
- Research & Reporting
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reports based on operational data.
- Assist in preparing agriculture production reports for agrivoltaic projects in coordination with farming partners and consultants.
- Conduct operational or market research to support portfolio strategy and risk assessments.
- Compile quarterly ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting information.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical disciplines strongly preferred), given the hands‑on technical elements of this Co-op role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with datasets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in renewable energy and asset operations.
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, or BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus (not required).
- Previous internship, project work, or coursework related to energy systems, data analysis, or engineering.
EEO Statement:
BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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