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About the role

  • 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.
  • Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Job title

Job type

Internship

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

CA$17 - CA$35 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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