Intern role supporting renewable energy project development teams in North America. Engaging in multiple aspects of project development, from ideation to community engagement and market analysis.
Responsibilities
Project Development: various tasks, including helping with permitting, land control, and project management tasks for new wind, solar, and energy storage projects.
Business Development: supporting the investment thesis for new projects and markets; cost-benefit analysis and financial analysis of project and contract design for new projects.
Presentation and Approvals: assisting in the buildup of project review and approval presentations; opportunity to present to team of subject matter experts and management.
Power Marketing: reading Power Purchase Agreements and understanding how contractual obligations impact project development and economics.
Competition Tracking: following news outlets and market reports to identify competitor sites and quantify the risk they may pose to the success of EDFps’ portfolio.
Greenfield Development: identify potential locations for new projects using GIS software and working with team to assess value of sites.
Community Engagement: providing research and drafting responses for questions and concerns that come from the community, for both solar, wind and energy storage projects.
Land Use Justification for Solar: researching benefits and opportunities for siting solar projects on farmland and creating content that helps market in a positive way.
Other tasks as required.
Requirements
Undergraduate or Graduate Student
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Graduate Degree in Business, Science, Renewable Energy, Engineering or related discipline.
Prior knowledge of the renewable energy industry is an asset, but not a requirement.
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Curious and not afraid to ask questions or dig deeper into an issue or a problem.
High attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all activities.
Benefits
Internship virtual events and engagement opportunities.
Networking through Employee Resources Groups.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
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