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 Summer 2027, based in its San Francisco office. The intern will support the identification, evaluation, and advancement of early-stage renewable energy opportunities, gaining hands-on experience across greenfield development, project budgeting, community engagement, early-stage economic assessment, and preparation of 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 also offers exposure to how developers evaluate the commercial and economic viability of renewable energy projects, and opportunities to build skills in financial analysis, project strategy, business-case development, and executive communication. The intern will complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the end of the internship.

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.

What This Job Offers

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