Environmental Affairs Intern

repsol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol is offering a twelve-week Environmental Intern program in Downtown Houston, reporting to the Environmental Affairs and Permitting team. You will assist in project development and permitting efforts for renewable energy projects, conduct research, and prepare materials.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an environmental science or related degree, detail oriented, self-motivated, with strong written and oral communication skills, and a passion for the environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Passionate about the environment

Responsibilities

• Perform science, policy, legal or technology research.
• Conduct analyses and findings comparisons of various studies and local, state and federal regulations.
• Create materials that support project development and permitting efforts, including memoranda, letters, presentations, and talking points.
• Manage and track technical document reviews and responses to questions.
• Assist the Environmental Affairs and Permitting Team with maintaining relevant databases and data organization.
• Support corporate environmental stewardship policies and goals.

Job description

Company Profile: In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the US through the acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. This transaction was Repsol's first foray into the U.S. renewables market. In 2024, Repsol made another strategic acquisition of ConnectGen from Quantum Capital Group. Repsol Renewables Services North America (“RRSNA”) is targeting to own and operate 3-4 GW of renewable capacity in North America by 2027.

RRSNA is hiring an environmental intern to assist in the Environmental Affairs and Permitting department supporting renewable energy project development and permitting efforts, and other responsibilities as defined. This role will report directly to the Director in the Environmental Affairs and Permitting department.

If you are passionate about working in a global, inclusive, and collaborative team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for Repsol and the communities we serve, we want to hear from you.

This is a twelve (12) week program starting May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, in Downtown Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform science, policy, legal or technology research.
• Conduct analyses and findings comparisons of various studies and local, state and federal regulations.
• Create materials that support project development and permitting efforts, including memoranda, letters, presentations, and talking points.
• Manage and track technical document reviews and responses to questions.
• Assist the Environmental Affairs and Permitting Team with maintaining relevant databases and data organization.
• Support corporate environmental stewardship policies and goals.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Passionate about the environment
• Currently pursuing a degree in environmental science, natural or cultural resources, biology or another science-based field
• Preferably a rising Junior or Senior

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran