Business Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Pattern Energy Group LP • San Francisco, CA

5d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern for Summer 2027, based in its San Francisco office. The intern will support strategic business development initiatives and early-stage land and project prospecting, gaining hands-on exposure to how renewable energy opportunities are identified, evaluated, and advanced. Working with the Business Development team and cross-functional partners, the intern will conduct market research, evaluate emerging opportunities, and develop analysis that informs Pattern’s longer-term development strategy.

The internship also provides opportunities to learn how a renewable energy developer identifies and evaluates future development opportunities; become familiar with power markets and regional factors affecting renewable energy investment and development; gain practical exposure to land and project prospecting and early-stage opportunity screening; and build skills in market research, commercial and financial analysis, presentation development, and strategic thinking. The intern will work alongside experienced professionals across multiple 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.
• Demonstrated 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

• Support research and analysis related to 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, permitting environments, and other factors.
• Assist with early-stage land and project prospecting, including research to identify potential development areas.
• 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 help 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

• Career Level: Intern