Environmental Affairs Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Environmental Affairs Intern to support its Environmental Affairs team in evaluating regulatory and permitting requirements for renewable energy, transmission, and emerging energy infrastructure development. The intern will contribute to research and analysis of permitting requirements and emerging environmental, policy, and development considerations in the United States and Canada. The internship is suited to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing environmental studies, public policy, planning, natural resources, or related fields, as well as law students interested in environmental, energy, land use, or regulatory matters. The intern will gain practical exposure to environmental and regulatory initiatives in the renewable energy industry, environmental permitting, energy infrastructure development, and regulatory considerations across projects. The internship also offers opportunities to strengthen research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with Environmental Affairs and cross-functional teams and learning how environmental considerations support renewable energy project development and success.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, JD, or other advanced degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Natural Resources, Law, Energy, or a related field.
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills.
- Interest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, environmental permitting, energy policy, or regulatory matters.
- Ability to synthesize complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical summaries and matrices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Support research and analysis related to environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and energy infrastructure development.
- Assist with developing and maintaining tools, resources, and documentation for organizing environmental and regulatory information across projects.
- Research emerging environmental, policy, and development considerations in the United States and Canada.
- Support assessments of permitting and regulatory considerations across federal, state or provincial, and local jurisdictions.
- Analyze information and translate findings into clear summaries, presentations, matrices, and other resources for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Environmental Affairs and cross-functional teams on renewable energy, transmission, and other infrastructure initiatives.
- Support special projects and research assignments based on evolving business and project needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
