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Intern, Business Development

Clearway Energy
San Francisco, California
Internship
Posted January 20, 2026
$22 - $26
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Job Description

The Business Development Intern will support the growth of Clearway's renewable energy projects through financial analysis, market research, due diligence, and project development activities, gaining hands-on experience in the clean energy industry within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in analyzing renewable energy projects using financial modeling tools.
  • Collaborate with teams on due diligence and refining project financial inputs.
  • Support preparation of memos, presentations, and RFP submissions for project development and negotiations.
  • Create and manage tools to monitor market activity and identify new growth opportunities and M&A targets.
  • Contribute to ongoing commercialization of utility-scale solar, storage, and wind assets.
  • Complete a special market analysis project and present findings to leadership.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Interest in renewable energy and a desire to help create a clean energy future.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the willingness to ask questions, listen to colleagues, and contribute ideas.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable, demonstrating the ability to show up, be present, and eager to dive into the workday.
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects and assignments.
  • Willingness to ask questions and speak up when tasks are completed and additional work is available.
  • Enrollment as an undergraduate junior or rising senior in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Computer Science.
  • Availability to participate in a 10-week Summer Internship Program beginning on June 1, 2026, and ending on August 7, 2026.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid role based in the San Francisco office, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • No sponsorship for nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1, etc.) or assistance with immigration benefits such as OPT or CPT.

Benefits & Perks

Salary Range: $22-$26 USD
Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Networking and learning events with intern cohort
Exposure to real projects and professional experience in renewable energy
Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, 401(k) plan with employer match, life and accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships

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