Intern, Land Siting and Acquisition
Silicon RanchNashville, Tennessee
Internship
Posted March 3, 2026
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Job Description
The Intern, Land Siting and Acquisition supports Silicon Ranch's project development team by identifying and negotiating land sites for renewable energy projects, building community relationships, and assisting in growing the project pipeline through coordination and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify high-quality project sites and negotiate land purchase options
- Establish and maintain relationships with community members, landowners, and project stakeholders
- Coordinate with Community Engagement and Economic Development teams to develop community entry strategies
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with landowners and partners
- Review and maintain project records
- Facilitate handoff of siting assets to team members
- Track Business Development activity and support pipeline growth
- Manage a greenfielding portfolio and execute project siting goals
Requirements
- Experience or course work in project management, energy management, land development, real estate, or environmental science is required.
- Current students, preferably Sophomores and Juniors, or recent graduates who can commit to 20 to 40 hours per week.
- Ability to identify high quality project sites and efficiently negotiate land purchase options to support demand in target markets.
- Ability to establish strong relationships within the community as initial contacts and support Silicon Ranch’s business model as long-term owner and community member.
- Ability to coordinate with Community Engagement and Economic Development teams to form initial community entry strategies and maintain them throughout the project.
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate and negotiate effectively and responsibly with landowners and partners.
- Professional representation of the organization with landowners, vendors, utilities, local officials, and other project stakeholders.
- Responsibility for reviewing and maintaining project records.
- Ability to facilitate handoff of siting assets to other team members.
- Ability to track Business Development activity in target markets and support strategic prioritization of changing needs on a regular basis.
- Experience or coursework in project management, energy management, land development, real estate, or environmental science is required.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Hybrid work schedule (Nashville, TN)
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional development in project management, energy management, land development, real estate, or environmental science
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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