Energy & Data Center Development Intern

Intersect • San Francisco, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s development team, you’ll help advance clean energy and data center infrastructure opportunities through research, analysis, and clear communication. This internship is designed for someone who is excited to learn how development decisions get made and how data, policy, land, and market dynamics come together to move projects forward. You’ll support cross-functional teams by organizing project information, evaluating opportunities, and building materials that help stakeholders make informed decisions.
You’ll gain exposure to real development work while building practical skills in analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder communication.
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by identifying, evaluating, and progressing infrastructure opportunities that can deliver long-term impact. Working across functions, the team brings together market insight, development strategy, policy awareness, and execution discipline to help projects move from early evaluation toward reality. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced colleagues, and grow in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Academic or internship experience related to clean energy, infrastructure development, data analysis, and/or economic or environmental research
• Strong analytical and organizational skills that will help you succeed in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with datasets and translate findings into useful, decision-driving insights
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, and Slides
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to present analysis through organized documents, maps, and presentations
• An organized, analytical work style and comfort balancing independent work with collaboration across teams
• Curiosity, humility, and eagerness to learn in an environment where thoughtful questions and teamwork are valued
• Alignment with Intersect’s values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First
• Interest in meaningful work that supports sustainable infrastructure and the long-term clean energy transition

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS mapping tools; basic coding skills are a plus
• Foundational understanding of clean energy development, environmental policy, sustainability trends, or related infrastructure topics
• Awareness of how energy supply, land use, and state and federal regulations can shape large-scale data center development is helpful
• Connections to professors, student organizations, or research groups focused on energy systems, sustainability, infrastructure, or geographic analysis will help you ramp quickly

Responsibilities

• Support Opportunity Evaluation
• Create Clear Development Insights
• Strengthen Internal Tools and Processes
• Collaborate Across a Fast-Moving Team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees