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