Business Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Pattern Energy Group • San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern for its San Francisco office to support strategic business development initiatives and early-stage land and project prospecting. The internship provides hands-on exposure to how renewable energy opportunities are identified, evaluated, and advanced. The intern will work with the Business Development team and cross-functional partners on market research, opportunity evaluation, and analysis supporting the company’s longer-term development strategy.

The intern will also complete a meaningful summer project focused on a strategic business development question or opportunity and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship. Learning opportunities include exposure to renewable energy development and power markets, early-stage prospecting and screening, and practice in market research, commercial and financial analysis, presentation development, and strategic thinking. The intern will work with experienced professionals across disciplines and participate in Pattern’s broader Early Careers programming.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Geography/GIS, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex market and industry information and communicate key findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in renewable energy, electricity markets, energy policy, infrastructure development, or the energy transition.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the long-term renewable energy market and development environment.
• Conduct market, industry, competitive, regulatory, and commercial research across renewable energy markets.
• Analyze market fundamentals and development drivers, including electricity demand, generation trends, transmission considerations, and permitting environments.
• Research potential areas for development as part of early-stage land and project prospecting.
• Assist with commercial and financial analyses by organizing assumptions, evaluating opportunities, synthesizing findings, and developing recommendations.
• Prepare internal presentations, market assessments, project updates, briefing materials, and decision-support analyses for the Business Development team and company leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Development, Origination, Transmission, Finance, Regulatory, Engineering, Legal, and other functions as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and analysis to address renewable energy development challenges.
• Complete a summer project focused on a strategic business development question or opportunity and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern