Business Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers

Internship Purpose

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Business Development Intern based in our San Francisco office to support the identification, evaluation, and advancement of early-stage renewable energy opportunities.The intern will gain hands-on experience across several components of the development lifecycle, including greenfield development, project budgeting, community engagement, early-stage economic assessment, and development of project pitch materials. The intern will work alongside the Business Development team and cross-functional partners to conduct market research, evaluate emerging opportunities, support land prospecting efforts, and develop analysis that informs Pattern’s longer-term development strategy.

Internship Accountabilities

• Assist with early-stage project assessments, including gathering assumptions, organizing project inputs, and supporting commercial analysis.
• Conduct market, industry, competitive, and project-specific research to inform strategy and opportunity evaluation.
• Assist in developing project pitch decks and investment materials 
• Help evaluate prospective projects 
• Prepare internal project updates, presentation materials, briefing documents, and decision-support analyses for the Business Development team and company leadership.
• Coordinate with colleagues across Development, Finance, Transmission, Engineering, Environmental, External Affairs, Legal, and other functions to gather information and advance project initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute research, analysis, and ideas to address real-world development challenges.
• Complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Internship Learning & Development Opportunities:

This internship offers the opportunity to:

• Gain practical exposure to the early-stage renewable energy development process, from identifying a potential opportunity through preliminary project evaluation.
• Learn how developers assess the commercial and economic viability of new renewable energy projects.
• Develop practical experience in greenfield prospecting, financial analysis, project strategy, and business-case development.
• Strengthen executive communication skills by helping translate complex project information into clear pitch decks and decision materials.
• Work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and participate in Pattern’s broader Early Careers programming.

Education/Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Interest in renewable energy development, project economics, infrastructure, or energy transition.
• Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information and communicate key findings clearly.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfort working with financial information and performing basic quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and interest in renewable energy, electricity markets, energy policy, infrastructure development, or the energy transition.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

The expected starting pay rate for this role is $28.00 - $30.00 USD/Hour. This range is an estimate and pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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