Development Intern (Hybrid)

Longroad Energy Holdings; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan and matching

Comprehensive health insurance

18 vacation days in first year

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Longroad Energy Holdings invites highly motivated undergraduates to join its Development team as interns in a 10–12 week summer program in San Francisco. You will assist with project schedules, reporting, and coordination across cross‑functional teams to advance wind, solar and storage projects.

The role provides hands‑on experience in renewable energy development, exposure to permitting, GIS, and stakeholder meetings, with mentorship and structured learning throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a 4-year college.
• Preferred majors include Environmental Studies, Engineering, Project Management, Business or energy-related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Interest in renewable energy industry.
• Curiosity and self-starting attitude.
• Strong written and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Cover letter highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and update of project schedules and milestone trackers.
• Track permitting, land acquisition, interconnection milestones and contribute reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly development reports, dashboards, and portfolio summaries.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants for updates.
• Maintain project records, data repositories, and documentation.
• Organize mapping requests, exhibits, and spatial data.
• Assist with materials for permitting applications and stakeholder meetings.
• Support project management processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Curiosity

Self-starter

Strong written & organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Interest in Renewable Energy Industry

Education

Undergraduate student at a 4-year college

Environmental Studies

Engineering

Project Management

Business

Energy related major

Job description

Description

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Program Description

Longroad Energy’s internship program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to explore careers in renewable energy. In 2027, Longroad will offer paid internship positions that create challenging hands‑on learning experiences for college juniors, entering their senior year in the Fall. Selected interns will participate in a 10–12-week summer program that includes onboarding, structured work experience, mentoring, and exposure both to department‑specific and company‑wide personnel and activities.

Job Purpose

The Development Intern will support Longroad's Development team in advancing utility‑scale solar, wind and energy storage projects throughout the development lifecycle. Working closely with Project Developers, GIS specialists, and other cross‑functional teams, the intern will assist with project schedule management, milestone tracking, project reporting, consultant coordination, and development data management.

This role is designed to provide hands‑on experience in renewable energy project development while helping maintain the systems, documentation, and project controls necessary to support a growing portfolio of development projects.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Support the maintenance and update of project schedules, milestone trackers, and development work plans across multiple projects.
• Track key permitting, land acquisition, interconnection, and development milestones and assist with reporting on project status.
• Prepare weekly and monthly development reports, project dashboards, and portfolio summaries.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to collect project updates and ensure project information is current and accurate.
• Maintain project records, data repositories, and development documentation in company systems.
• Assist with organizing and tracking mapping requests, project exhibits, and development‑related spatial data.
• Help prepare materials and supporting documentation for permitting applications, stakeholder meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Track action items from project meetings and support follow‑up coordination with project team members.
• Conduct research and compile information related to project development activities, permitting processes, and local requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of project management, reporting, and document control processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Development, GIS, Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, and Transmission groups to support project advancement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a 4-year college
• Preferred major of Environmental Studies, Engineering, Project Management, Business or Energy related major
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Interest in Renewable Energy Industry
• Curiosity
• Self‑starter
• Strong written and organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Cover letter highly preferred

Compensation

This role pays $25 hour.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers.

• Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit‑based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Our robust time‑off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.
• We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise‑keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.