Business Development Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern based in its San Francisco office to support the identification, evaluation, and advancement of early-stage renewable energy opportunities. The intern will gain hands-on experience with greenfield development, project budgeting, community engagement, early-stage economic assessment, and project pitch materials. Working with the Business Development team and cross-functional partners, the intern will conduct market research, evaluate emerging opportunities, support land prospecting, and develop analysis that informs Pattern’s longer-term development strategy. The internship provides practical exposure to early-stage renewable energy development, including how developers assess commercial and economic viability. The intern will build experience in greenfield prospecting, financial analysis, project strategy, and business-case development, while strengthening executive communication skills by translating complex project information into clear materials. The intern will also work with professionals across multiple disciplines and participate in Pattern’s broader Early Careers programming. The internship includes a meaningful summer project, with findings and recommendations presented at its conclusion.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Interest in renewable energy development, project economics, infrastructure, or the energy transition.
- Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information and communicate key findings clearly.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working with financial information and performing basic quantitative analysis.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and interest in renewable energy, electricity markets, energy policy, infrastructure development, or the energy transition.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with early-stage project assessments by gathering assumptions, organizing project inputs, and supporting commercial analysis.
- Conduct market, industry, competitive, and project-specific research to inform strategy and opportunity evaluation.
- Assist in developing project pitch decks and investment materials.
- Help evaluate prospective projects.
- Prepare internal project updates, presentation materials, briefing documents, and decision-support analyses for the Business Development team and company leadership.
- Coordinate with colleagues across Development, Finance, Transmission, Engineering, Environmental, External Affairs, Legal, and other functions to gather information and advance project initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute research, analysis, and ideas to address development challenges.
- Complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
