People & Culture 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 curious, organized, and technology-minded People & Culture Intern to support our People & Culture team in our Houston office. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to HR operations, employee services, process improvement, and automation. The intern will work closely with the Senior Manager, People Programs to understand how People & Culture requests and employee lifecycle activities are managed. A key focus will be documenting existing processes, identifying opportunities to simplify repetitive work, and helping develop more efficient and automated ways of working.This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in the intersection of Human Resources, operations, and technology.

Internship Accountabilities

• Partner with the People & Culture team to map and document current processes and workflows, creating clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), process guides, and reference materials.
• Review recurring activities to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate manual tasks.
• Help build and organize knowledge articles, FAQs, templates, and self-service resources
• Assist with documenting and improving processes associated with the employee lifecycle
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI, workflow automation, and existing People & Culture technology to improve efficiency and the employee experience.
• Support testing and documentation of new or improved workflows before implementation.
• Analyze recurring service requests and process pain points to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with People & Culture partners and other internal teams to understand process handoffs, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• 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:

• Hands-on experience with People & Culture operations in a corporate environment.
• Exposure to real-world process mapping, SOP development, and workflow improvement.
• Understanding of how employee lifecycle processes connect People & Culture with teams across the organization.
• Experience turning operational challenges into practical, scalable solutions.
• Exposure to multiple areas of People & Culture while working on projects that can have a visible impact on the employee experience.

Education/Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR operations, process improvement, and automation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to break down a process and translate it into clear, easy-to-follow documentation.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to understand how and why processes work.

The expected starting pay rate for this role is $26.00 - $28.00 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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