About Us
- VL Energy Ltd. is a Calgary-based cleantech company delivering emissions monitoring and energy
- optimization solutions for industrial and power generation facilities. Our products, ES-PEMS and
- ES-OptiEnergy, use AI, machine learning, and cloud technology to provide continuous, auditable
- emissions data and actionable operational insights. We operate at the intersection of software,
- data science, and energy systems, deploying real-world solutions that drive compliance and
- efficiency.
About the Role
- This is a full-time or part-time on-site internship role based in Calgary, AB. As a Software Developer
- Intern, you will assist in designing, developing, and testing software solutions for VL Energy’s ES-
- PEMS and ES-OptiEnergy platforms. Your responsibilities will include writing clean and efficient
- code, debugging and troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- to enhance product features, and supporting the development of cloud-based and AI-driven
- applications. You will gain hands-on experience in software engineering practices while
- contributing to impactful projects that align with environmental sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and cloud-
based systems for ES-PEMS and ES-OptiEnergy
- Support data pipelines for time-series, sensor, and operational data
- Help integrate AI/ML models into production systems with guidance from engineers
- Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly, including validating and refining code
- Contribute to testing, documentation, and deployment workflows
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to deliver features ready for real-world use
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with other programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Rust, or C)
- Experience or coursework building cloud-based, data-driven systems (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design, testing, debugging, and maintainable coding practices
- Curiosity and willingness to learn AI-assisted development tools, AI/ML model integration, and data analysis techniques
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to AI/ML model integration or analytics pipelines
- Experience with SQL or relational databases and time-series or sensor data
- Interest in energy systems, industrial software, or sustainability-focused technology
Working at VL Energy
- VL Energy is a fast-growing cleantech startup where your work has a real impact. This role requires
- ownership, adaptability, and collaboration across engineering, product, and regulatory teams. In
- return, you’ll gain hands-on experience deploying AI-enabled software in regulated energy systems
- and the opportunity to shape the future of industrial software solutions.
Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
