Renewables Development Intern
About The Position
The Renewables Development Intern supports the New York Power Authority’s Renewables team in project and business development. The department develops or acquires renewable projects to advance NYPA’s strategic objectives and New York State’s renewable energy targets. The intern assists with data gathering, technical and economic due diligence, market intelligence, and business operations. This is a paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from June 8 to August 13, 2026. The program offers professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the full internship period. Hourly pay is based on education level when the program begins: $18.00 for sophomores, $22.00 for juniors and seniors (or May 2028 graduates), and $25.00 for current graduate or law students. Applications close December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
- Be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 to August 13, 2026.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
- Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, and learn project management skills.
- Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
- Complete other projects as assigned, which vary based on focus area.
- Support project and business development through data gathering, technical and economic due diligence, market intelligence, and business operations.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Professional development
- On-the-job experience in the energy industry
- Exposure to executives
- Networking opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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