AddressRWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area:Business Development; Project Development
Remuneration:Non-Exempt
Experience an exciting summer internship at RWE Clean Energy, where you'll work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, forge valuable connections in a supportive intern cohort, and grow personally and professionally in the sustainable energy sector. As a Utility-scale Development Intern, you'll play a vital role in supporting our west region Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy. This team is dedicated to initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada, with a specific focus on WECC and CAISO markets. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector and actively contribute to the development of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects. Working closely with our expert team, you'll explore the intricacies of project development from greenfielding to construction and delve into the critical aspects of project financial attractiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Project Development: Assist in various aspects of utility-scale project development, including site assessments, permitting, environmental compliance, and project engineering
- Business Development: Strategically analyze western portfolio identifying areas of growth for project pipeline, including acquisition and offtake opportunities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and ensure projects are aligned with RWE's strategy
- Financial Analysis: Understand key drivers of utility-scale development assets in order to run high level financial models and work through optimization exercises
- Project Lifecycle: Be involved in the various phases of project development, from concept to construction, and understand the importance of each stage
- Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to identify prospective project locations and optimize project competitiveness
- Continuous Learning: Participate in internal improvement initiatives, learning and growing within the dynamic renewable energy field
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university program, actively pursuing a master's degree in an MBA or a closely related degree
- Work experience in renewable energy infrastructure, with a focus on developing energy infrastructure projects in the US is preferred
- Passionate about renewable energy and a desire to learn about project development
- Proficient in project management, with a strong track record of successfully leading projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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