Development Engineering Intern

Who We Are Looking For

The Development Engineering Intern will be part of the Clearway Development Engineering Team for Wind, PV, and Battery Energy Storage and will report to the Development Engineering Manager. The Development Engineering Team supports Clearway Energy’s pipeline across Photovoltaic, Battery Energy Storage, and Wind from project conception until construction. This position is part of the 10-week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning in June 2025.  

We are looking for current juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering. 

Throughout this summer internship program, you’ll get exposure to real projects and challenges while gaining first-hand professional experience. At Clearway, you’ll gain access to an innovative and fast-paced work environment. You’ll also participate in networking and learning events with your fellow intern cohort. 

*This hybrid job posting is open to San Francisco or Scottsdale office locations.

Program Timeline: 

Applications Close: By March 7 

Interviews: March and April 

Final Decision: Offers likely extended in April 

Program Dates: June 2 – August 8 

What You'll Be Doing

The Development Engineering Intern will primarily be responsible for: 

• Supporting the development of intermediate to advanced stage development utility-scale PV, PV+Storage, and stand-alone Energy Storage projects.  These tasks may include: 
  • Learn how to scope and review standard due diligence deliverables required to finalize the scope, project costs, schedule, energy output, and risks with an EPC contractor or Developer. 
  • Review preliminary Engineering deliverables to ensure the design meets contractual, cost, and performance requirements for Clearway’s offtake customers and financing partners. 
  • Write, edit, and/or review technical scope of work documents, specifications, procedures, site reports, feasibility studies, proposals, presentations, etc. Help review and negotiate technical aspects of EPC contracts, interconnect agreements, etc.  
  • Coordinate with the Development team and external consultants to deliver preliminary electrical schematics, site plans and equipment layouts, system cost estimates, EPC contract technical exhibits, etc.  
  • Contribute to CEG’s technology roadmap, software tools, engineering capability, and project management processes. 
  • Conduct site-specific analysis to determine environmental constraints and buildable areas available for project development.
• Supporting or managing various initiatives such as: 
  • Analyzing and implementing the use of AI to: 
    • Site Diligence Scope of Work Creation: Developing scope of work documents based on layout parameters for more consistent and streamlined planning. 
    • Site Diligence Report Reviews: Automating the review of hydrology, topographic surveys, and geotechnical reports to summarize key issues in a standardized template. This would also include calculating associated costs using values provided by our team. 
    • Cost Estimating Tool Integration: Exploring if the tool can read layout parameters and integrate with our Excel-based indicative cost estimating tool to produce accurate cost estimates with minimal engineering input. 
    • Team Reporting: Assisting in generating reports aligned with our existing templates in Loop. 
    • Resource Forecasting: Creating and maintaining a dynamic resource forecast for my team. 
    • Energy Model Reviews: Reviewing standardized energy model files to flag key points and deviations exceeding a certain threshold 
  • Supporting development or updates to Clearway’s wind cost estimating tool? 
  • Supporting updates or improvements to a Clearway Energy cost estimate database tool 
  • Improving our process for site Optimization to increase project margin across our platform and develop a way to document these improvements. 
  • Working with our scope of work and potentially our EPC partners to develop a list of value engineering items that will improve project margin across our portfolio of projects. 
  • Assist in technology and equipment assessments to report internally on suppliers, technology, and product viability. 
  • Improve and manage engineering dashboards and reports used to report project status to Engineering Leadership 

The Development Engineering Intern will be assigned to an individual project or one of these initiatives based on their experience and interest.  They will present the results to the project leadership at the end of the summer.

What You'll Bring

• Basic understanding of solar and storage energy project scope, key equipment, and a fundamental awareness of core engineering principles associated with solar and stationary storage projects.  
• Advanced MS Office and Excel skills  
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide objectives. 
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in renewable energy. You’re here because you believe in and want to help create a clean energy future. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. You’re willing to ask lots of questions, listen to your colleagues, and contribute your ideas. 
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. This means showing up, being present, and being eager to dive into the workday. If you ever feel like you’ve completed all your tasks and have time to spare, you’re eager to speak up and ask what else you can do. 
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects and assignments. You’re comfortable taking initiative, asking questions, and speaking up. 
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. 

It Would be Nice If

• Understanding of solar and storage project design, and optimization tradeoffs. 
• Knowledge of relevant US and IEC equipment standards, codes, and construction practices. 
• Experience using AI language models to automate workflows and tasks. 

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1 etc.) or provide any assistance in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including OPT or CPT. 

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.