Development Graduate Summer Associate
Cypress Creek RenewablesLocation not specified
Internship
Posted February 26, 2026
$30 - $35/hr
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Job Description
The Summer Associate role at Cypress Creek Renewables involves supporting the development of solar and storage projects through strategic analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and due diligence, with a focus on advancing renewable energy initiatives across various markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development strategy through quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Conduct cash flow modeling, market forecasting, and project cost and schedule analysis
- Analyze market conditions, regulatory environment, and transactional trends
- Collaborate with utilities, municipalities, legal, engineering, and external consultants to advance projects
- Perform due diligence on greenfield development and project acquisition opportunities
- Prepare marketing materials and internal memos for project sales and investment committees
- Assist with day-to-day business activities related to project development
Requirements
- BA or BS degree, preferably in a relevant field such as economics, political science, public administration, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy sector, particularly project development.
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in related fields.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with quantitative analysis such as cash flow modeling, forecasting addressable markets and customers, and project cost and schedule analysis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work with ambiguity.
- Drive for quick results with a vision of long-term strategy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively between multiple departments with varying priorities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to support due diligence on greenfield development and project acquisition opportunities, including analysis of queue positions, transmission rights, and regulatory permitting processes.
- Support live transactions through preparation of project sales marketing materials and internal Investment Committee memos.
- Support the development of projects by working with utilities, municipalities, environmental professionals, legal counsel, engineering teams, external consultants, and EPCs.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with project development, finance, operations, and analytics teams to leverage project and financial data systems.
- Ability to perform qualitative analyses such as market condition analysis, regulatory analysis, EPC bid analysis, and analysis of transactional trends.
- Preference for current 1st or 2nd-year graduate students in dual degree programs (MBA, MEM, MPP, etc.) in relevant fields.
- Physical and mental capacity to support project development activities, including site selection, acquisition, and regulatory processes, as well as supporting active development of projects or portfolios.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation hourly rate of 30-35 USD, varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location
Hybrid work schedule with a 3-week schedule
Work environment perks include working in a purpose-driven organization focused on sustainability and diversity
Opportunities for professional development through strategic projects, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to energy sector development activities
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