Clean Energy Rotation Program (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation support

Mentor program

Executive visibility

Health benefits

Job summary

Renewable Careers in San Diego offers a two-year, full-time rotational program for early-career professionals. You will complete three eight-month rotations across Development, Engineering & Construction, and Finance & Asset Management, ending with a permanent placement on the team.

The program provides a mentor, executive exposure, relocation support to San Diego, a base salary of $80,000–$120,000, and hybrid work from our San Diego office with a path to lead our clean energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated interest in clean energy and decarbonization.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear communication and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Adaptability to rotating teams and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a full team member in each rotation with deliverables.
• Support live projects across the country with analyses and models.
• Present work to senior leaders at rotation ends.
• Learn from experienced developers, engineers and financiers with a mentor.
• Build cross-functional fluency across development, engineering, and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Data tools

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time | Two-year rotational program

About us

We develop, build, own and operate renewable energy projects across the United States, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). Because we keep our assets for the long haul, our teams work across the entire project lifecycle, from the first site study to decades of operation. Our San Diego office is the home base for a program designed to build our next generation of clean energy leaders.

The program

Our Rotation Program is a two-year, full-time position for early-career professionals who want to see the whole business before choosing a specialty. You will complete three eight-month rotations across our core teams, tailored to your interests and strengths:

• Development: site identification, permitting, interconnection and the commercial work that turns an idea into a buildable project
• Engineering & Construction: technical design, contractor management and the delivery of projects on the ground
• Finance & Asset Management: project finance, investment analysis and the commercial performance of our operating fleet
• You will finish the program with a permanent placement on the team where you and we see the best fit, carrying a network and a cross-company understanding that few people build in their first decade, let alone their first two years.

What you will do

• Contribute as a full team member in each rotation, with real deliverables and ownership from week one
• Support live projects: analyses, models, applications, technical reviews and site visits across the country
• Present your work to senior leaders at the end of each rotation
• Learn directly from experienced developers, engineers and financiers, with a dedicated mentor throughout
• Build the cross-functional fluency that makes careers in this industry move fast

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in clean energy and the transition to a decarbonized grid
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data, spreadsheets and new tools
• Clear communication and the confidence to work with people across every part of a business
• Adaptability: rotations mean new teams, new problems and a steep learning curve, three times over
• Authorization to work in the United States
• No prior energy experience is required. Internships, research or campus involvement that show initiative are a plus. We hire for aptitude and attitude.

What we offer

• $80,000 - $120,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our San Diego office
• A structured two-year program with a dedicated mentor and executive visibility
• Guaranteed permanent placement on successful completion
• Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO
• Relocation support for candidates moving to San Diego
• A front-row seat to every part of a company building America's clean energy infrastructure

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.