Entering the solar trade typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeship programs, which blend hands-on experience with technical education, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning an income. These programs usually last two to four years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 279,447 solar professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Michigan, and the field is projected to grow by 104% by 2032. In Houghton, MI, solar trade apprentices earn an average of $571 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $100,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and organizations like the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) provide pathways to a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding solar industry.
IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR MICHIGAN TECH STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Sales Representative, you are the primary contact for our clients. You start each day excited to establish new relationships while continuing to nurture existing ones. By meeting with our potential customers, you are able to build excellent rapport and more effectively educate them about our products and services. Your excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. To complete sales, you collect and enter order information all while providing superior customer service. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. Responsibilities and Duties: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures • Give product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. About You You are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All Michigan Tech students are invited to apply for this amazing summer internship opportunity!
See More Details >>Description Title: Engineering Center Intern Department: Engineering Center Location: Hybrid Supervisor: TBD FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid Engineering Center Intern Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher re-turn on their investment in renewable energy. SUMMARY The Engineering Center Intern will provide technical support to the Engineering Center and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the assigned Team Leader, or another management personnel that the Head of Department may designate. This position is Hybrid, located in Irvine or SF and the working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: • Support all stages of project design and engineering, including conceptual, compiling regulatory codes, detailed design, permitting and technical support during project phase. • Support the technical needs in all stages of project development and design, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, specify balance of systems, perform site visits, coordinate needs for the permitting and technical support during the construction phase; • Assist in the development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers; • Support other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver PV and BESS projects, • Support in preparing conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc; • Support in preparing bid packages for subcontractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design; • Coordinate internal resources for subject matter expertise and project risk reduction; • Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards; • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Qualifications: • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another related engineering science, with the working knowledge within several fields of engineering • Senior Students preferred; • Willingness to travel, at least 20% of the time • Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent) preferred • Strong in Microsoft Office Suite • Experience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent) • Knowledge of the National Electric Code, Industry Codes and Standards • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected]. 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See More Details >>IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR MICHIGAN TECH STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Technology Sales Intern, you are the primary contact for our clients both in your region and around the country. Each day, you will build and establish new relationships while enhancing and building upon existing ones. Excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. On average, Technology Sales Interns earn $23,000 each summer. However, many interns earn significantly more than this based on their performance. Responsibilities and Duties of a Technology Sales Intern: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures. • Give technology and product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. Who thrives in a Technology Sales Internship? Students from Michigan Tech are well-equipped to thrive in our Technology Sales Internship program. Ideally, you are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You have a passion for technology and sales. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All Michigan Tech students are invited to apply for this amazing sales internship opportunity!
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