DNV Energy Systems: Renewables Internship Programme 2026 for Unemployed Youth

DNV is inviting early-career candidates to apply for a Renewables Intern role within its Renewables Advisory Africa team, based in Cape Town. This is an on-site, full-time internship embedded in the Energy Systems business unit, working across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. If you want hands-on exposure to utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage (BESS) advisory work and are motivated to contribute to the energy transition, this role could be a strong next step.

Quick overview

About DNV — Energy Systems

DNV positions itself as a global leader in energy advisory services, helping customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonised, more sustainable energy future. The Energy Systems business unit focuses on assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, increasingly using digital solutions. The Renewables Advisory Africa team supports utilities, regulators, developers, owners and lenders across the MEA region with technical and commercial advisory for wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

What the role involves

As a Renewables Intern you will be part of an engineering and advisory team delivering studies and advisory services for utility-scale renewables projects. Your work will primarily be desk-based but will also include occasional site and customer visits. The role exposes you to multiple stages of project development and advisory, including feasibility assessments, technical due diligence, conceptual design, procurement support and independent technical advisory services for various stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support delivery of utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage (BESS) advisory projects across the MEA region.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and technical due diligence activities for developers, lenders, owners or procurers.
• Assist with conceptual design inputs and procurement support documentation.
• Work as part of an engineering team developing and maintaining advisory services for renewables projects.
• Prepare technical notes, project reports and client presentations under supervision.
• Participate in occasional site visits and customer meetings (travel estimated at 5–20% depending on projects).
• Collaborate with colleagues across the MEA geographical unit and with diverse customers.

Requirements — what DNV is signalling

The vacancy highlights a few clear expectations that applicants should be prepared to meet:

• Commitment to addressing climate change and an interest in renewable energy advisory work.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and clients in a professional, respectful environment.
• A readiness to work on-site in Cape Town and to travel for site/customer visits when required (estimated 5–20% of time).
• Availability for a full-time internship role.

Who should consider applying

This opportunity is aimed at early-career candidates who want practical exposure to utility-scale renewables advisory work. Consider applying if you:

• are interested in wind, solar and battery storage projects and how they are developed and assessed;
• want to gain experience in feasibility studies, technical due diligence, conceptual design and procurement support;
• seek to work in a consulting environment that serves a variety of stakeholders (developers, lenders, owners, utilities, regulators);
• can work on-site in Cape Town and are comfortable with occasional regional travel within the MEA remit.

Application checklist

Before you click through to the employer application page, prepare the following to present a focused, professional application:

• An up-to-date CV that highlights relevant academic projects, internships or coursework related to renewables, energy systems, engineering or technical analysis.
• A concise cover letter or personal statement outlining why you want to work in renewables advisory and why you are interested in DNV’s Renewables Advisory Africa team.
• Examples or brief descriptions of any project work, technical reports or analyses you have contributed to (these can be listed or attached if the application allows).
• Confirmation that you can work on-site in Cape Town and are available for the internship on a full-time basis; note your ability to travel for site/customer visits when asked in the application form or interview.
• Contact details for at least one referee, or a statement that references are available on request (if the online form requests them).

How to apply

Apply through DNV’s careers page here

Follow the employer’s online application process and attach your CV and cover letter where prompted. Monitor the application portal and your email for any follow-up requests from DNV.

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Edupstairs advice — how to make your application stand out

• Tailor your CV: Emphasise any renewable-energy-related modules, final-year projects, internships or research. If you worked on feasibility, modelling, site assessment or technical reporting, show concrete outcomes and your role.
• Focus your cover letter: Explain why advisory work appeals to you and how your background aligns with feasibility studies, due diligence, conceptual design or procurement support. Mention your motivation to contribute to climate action.
• Show consulting readiness: Demonstrate teamwork, client-facing or report-writing experience. Consulting teams prize clear communication, reliability and the ability to translate technical analysis into client-friendly advice.
• Be specific about availability: Clearly state that you can work on-site in Cape Town and confirm your willingness to travel for site visits as required.
• Prepare examples for interview: Have short, structured examples ready (Situation–Task–Action–Result) that showcase technical problem-solving, teamwork and written communication.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Where is the role based?The Renewables Intern role is based on-site in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
2. What type of employment is this?This is an internship offered as a full-time position within DNV’s Renewables Advisory Africa team.
3. What kinds of projects will I work on?You will support advisory work for utility-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, including feasibility studies, technical due diligence, conceptual design and procurement support.
4. How much travel is involved?Travel for site and customer visits is estimated at roughly 5% to 20% of your time, depending on the projects you join.
5. Which team will I join?You will be part of DNV’s Renewables Advisory Africa within the Energy Systems business unit and work across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) geographical unit.
6. How do I apply?Apply via DNV’s careers page here

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