Entry-Level Rotation Program (Clean Energy)

Renewable Careers; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship program

Permanent placement guaranteed

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Springfield, IL is launching an Entry-Level Rotation Program (Clean Energy). This full-time, two-year rotational program offers three eight-month rotations across core functions with a permanent placement at the end of the program.

Participants will rotate through Development, Engineering & Construction, and Finance & Asset Management, gaining hands-on experience with live projects and direct mentorship from senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in clean energy and a decarbonized grid.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data, spreadsheets and learning new tools.
• Clear communication and the confidence to work across every part of a business.
• Adaptability: three rotations mean three new teams, new problems and steep learning curves.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• No prior energy experience required. Internships, research or campus involvement that show initiative are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join each team as a full contributor, with real deliverables and ownership from your first week.
• Support live projects through analysis, modeling, applications, technical reviews and site visits across the Midwest.
• Present your work to senior leadership 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 accelerates careers in this industry.

Job description

Entry-Level Rotation Program (Clean Energy)

Location: Springfield, IL (hybrid)

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, 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 covering utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). Illinois sits at the crossroads of America's two largest grid regions and has committed to a fully clean power sector, making it one of the most interesting energy markets in the country. From our Springfield office, this program develops the people we expect to help lead that transition.

The program

This is a two-year, full-time rotational position for early-career professionals who want to see the whole clean energy business before choosing a specialty. You will complete three eight-month rotations across our core functions, matched to your interests and strengths:

• Development: siting, permitting, interconnection and the commercial groundwork that takes a project from map to shovel-ready
• Engineering & Construction: technical design, contractor coordination and delivering projects in the field
• Finance & Asset Management: investment analysis, project finance and the commercial performance of our operating fleet
• You will finish the program with a permanent placement on the team where you have found the strongest fit, carrying a network and a company-wide understanding that most professionals take years to build.

What you will do

• Join each team as a full contributor, with real deliverables and ownership from your first week
• Support live projects through analysis, modeling, applications, technical reviews and site visits across the Midwest
• Present your work to senior leadership 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 accelerates careers in this industry

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 learning new tools
• Clear communication and the confidence to work across every part of a business
• Adaptability: three rotations mean three new teams, new problems and steep learning curves
• 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 - $100,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Springfield 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 Springfield
• A front-row seat to the clean energy build-out of the Midwest

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.