Energy Project Development Intern – Siting & Strategy

Blue Energy; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Energy is seeking a Project Development Intern to support national siting and project development efforts. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, interconnection, real estate, and stakeholder communication.

You will work with senior development and cross-functional teams to evaluate new sites, structure project pathways, and advance projects toward construction. This hands-on opportunity offers exposure to utility-scale energy infrastructure and fast-paced

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Exposure to energy markets helpful but not required.
• Interest in infrastructure development, energy transition, or large-scale project development.
• Strong analytical thinking to synthesize complex information quickly.
• Familiarity with GIS tools a plus!

Responsibilities

• Support Site Prospecting & Screening: Evaluate potential project sites for transmission proximity, water access, logistics feasibility, and environmental constraints.
• Assist with Interconnection Strategy: Compile transmission and interconnection data to evaluate pathways.
• Real Estate & Land Due Diligence: Organize title materials, mineral ownership summaries, easement mapping, and option structures.
• Market & Commercial Analysis: Contribute to early‑stage commercial narratives, including load growth trends and co‑location opportunities.
• Stakeholder Research: Prepare briefing materials for meetings with utilities, economic development agencies, landowners, and officials.
• Internal Process Development: Build trackers, screening tools, and development workflows for multiple projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Structured & detail-oriented

Commercially curious

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Energy Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Blue Energy is seeking a Project Development Intern to support national siting and project development efforts. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, interconnection, real estate, and stakeholder communication.

You will work with senior development and cross-functional teams to evaluate new sites, structure project pathways, and advance projects toward construction. This hands-on opportunity offers exposure to utility-scale energy infrastructure and fast-paced