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 strategic business development initiatives and early-stage land and project prospecting. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to how new renewable energy opportunities are identified, evaluated, and advanced. The intern will work alongside the Business Development team and cross-functional partners to conduct market research, evaluate emerging opportunities, and develop analysis that informs Pattern’s longer-term development strategy.

Internship Accountabilities

• Support research and analysis related to the long-term renewable energy market and development environment.
• Conduct market, industry, competitive, regulatory, and commercial research across the renewable energy markets.
• Analyze market fundamentals and development drivers, including electricity demand, generation trends, transmission considerations, permitting environments, and other factors.
• Assist with early-stage land and project prospecting, including research to identify potential areas for development.
• Assist with commercial and financial analyses, including organizing assumptions, evaluating opportunities, synthesizing findings, and developing recommendations.
• Prepare internal presentations, market assessments, project updates, briefing materials, and decision-support analyses for the Business Development team and company leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Development, Origination, Transmission, Finance, Regulatory, Engineering, Legal, and other functions as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and analysis to help address real-world renewable energy development challenges.
• Complete a meaningful summer project focused on a strategic business development question or opportunity and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Internship Learning & Development Opportunities:

This internship offers the opportunity to:

• Gain exposure to how a renewable energy developer identifies and evaluates the next generation of development opportunities.
• Develop familiarity with the power markets and the regional factors influencing renewable energy investment and development.
• Gain practical exposure to land and project prospecting and early-stage opportunity screening.
• Develop skills in market research, commercial and financial analysis, presentation development, and strategic thinking
• Work alongside 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, Geography/GIS, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex market and industry information and communicate key findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and interest in renewable energy, electricity markets, energy policy, infrastructure development, or the energy transition.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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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