Utility-Scale Development Graduate Intern

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Utility Scale Developer Graduate Intern at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The Development group in the south focuses on ERCOT, SPP, and the MISO markets. The development manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects, from green fielding to the start of construction
• Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams
• Understand the key drivers for the project's financial attractiveness and identify the best locations in collaboration with RWE's commercial and technical teams
• Manage the full project lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants. Including site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• Drive project competitiveness optimization via technical, commercial, and financial levers
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions in collaboration with RWE's M&A team
• Prepare management presentations and drive internal approval processes
• Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
• Actively participate in internal improvement initiatives

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Pursing an MBA /or Master's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields
• Minimum 2 years experience in renewables, power markets, consulting, strategy, or other related fields preferred
• Proven track record of managing complex projects in the infrastructure space
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction management
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic

This is a full-time 12-week summer internship starting the first week of June.in our Austin, TX office.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.