Intern, Business Development

Who We Are Looking For

The Business Development Intern will be part of Clearway’s West Business Development Team. The Business Development Team is responsible for growing Clearway’s utility-scale business through acquisitions and greenfield development strategies.  The intern will assist the Business Development team in the valuation, due diligence, and execution of investment opportunities of renewable energy projects. The individual in this highly collaborative position will work with seasoned industry experts both on the business development team and with other teams across the company. In addition to M&A activities, the intern will contribute to the ongoing commercialization of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind assets in our development pipeline. Finally, the intern will also be assigned a special project to help advance in-depth market analysis and broader growth strategies that will be presented at the end of the internship.

This position is part of the 10-week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning in June 2025.

We are open to hiring undergraduate (rising seniors or graduate students (first-year or second-year) interns. We are looking for students in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

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.

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

This position will be based in the Denver office.

Program Timeline:

Applications Close: 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 Business Development Intern’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Become familiar with and conduct analyses in Clearway’s renewable energy financial modeling environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on due diligence and refining project financial model inputs.
• Perform ad-hoc quantitative analyses to support ongoing origination, development, and financing activities for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed memos and presentations for senior management and investment committees.
• Support cross-functional teams in preparation of RFP submittals and ongoing PPA negotiations.
• Create and manage tools to monitor market activity and track internal origination strategy to identify new growth areas and M&A targets.
• Support initiatives to improve the set of datasets, tools, and business activities at Clearway.

Complete a special project and present that project to the team at the end of the internship.

What You'll Bring

• Interest and fundamental knowledge in renewable energy, cleantech, power markets, or infrastructure finance.
• Knowledge of the energy industry including regulated and de-regulated electricity markets and project financing structures and key value drivers. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft 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.

What Would Be Nice

• Exposure to renewable energy, including the project development cycle.
• Experience with Project Finance Models.
• Some knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in major markets (CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE).

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.