Distributed Renewables Internship (3415)

Job description

The Project/Business Development Intern will support the Distributed Renewables team in various development activities. The individual will focus on early stage development support, with activities such as site selection analysis, proposal writing and review and data collection and assist in activities to complete site control, permitting and other development tasks. The individual will also support acquisition and diligence efforts of distributed projects and work with a cross functional team to support furthering the development of distributed solar and solar + storage assets.

The internship work term will be from November 2020 ­– May 2021, part-time work schedule working 20 hours per week.

What you'll do:
·  Assists in the development of viable new and existing solar projects
·  Prospects for new development sites using GIS
·  Creates and disseminates prospecting analyses of municipal and cooperative utilities to identify markets for development opportunities
·  Support acquisition due diligence
·  Assists in the development of viable new and existing solar projects
·  Assists in the review of requests for proposals and corresponding written responses
·  Conduct market research and analysis

What you bring:

·  Must be at least a junior or senior (by end of spring semester) working toward a bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Energy or Economics or a closely related degree, or Master's/MBA student
·  Must possess a 2.8 GPA or higher
·  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status
·  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
·  Analytical, self-motivated and able to perform effectively individually as well as with a team
·  Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
·  Excellent problem-solving ability and able to perform in a dynamic and high paced environment

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

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Additional Information
·  Posting Date: Oct 15, 2020