Environmental Policy & Permitting Intern

Pattern Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking an Environmental Affairs Intern to support regulatory research across renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Canada. You’ll analyze permitting requirements and help organize regulatory information for internal teams.

The role targets undergrad/graduate students in environmental studies, public policy, or related fields, with opportunities to build regulatory, analytic, and communication skills within Pattern Energy’s environment and energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy, environmental permitting, policy or regulatory matters.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory requirements into clear summaries and matrices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support research and analysis related to environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and energy infrastructure development.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of tools, resources, and documentation that organize environmental and regulatory information across projects.
• Conduct research on emerging environmental, policy, and development considerations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Support assessments of permitting and regulatory considerations across federal, state/provincial, and local jurisdictions.
• Analyze information and translate findings into clear summaries, presentations, matrices, and other resources for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Environmental Affairs and cross-functional teams on renewable energy, transmission, and other infrastructure initiatives.
• Support special projects and research assignments based on evolving business and project needs

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/JD or advanced degree in Environmental Studies or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Pattern Energy is seeking an Environmental Affairs Intern to support regulatory research across renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Canada. You’ll analyze permitting requirements and help organize regulatory information for internal teams.

The role targets undergrad/graduate students in environmental studies, public policy, or related fields, with opportunities to build regulatory, analytic, and communication skills within Pattern Energy’s environment and energy portfolio.