Intern, Business Development

Clearway Energy Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision care

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is looking for a Business Development Intern to join their West Business Development Team in San Francisco. This 10-week Summer Internship will involve supporting valuation, due diligence, and investment opportunities in renewable energy. Interns will collaborate with seasoned experts and engage in a special project to analyze market strategies.

The position requires undergraduate students in fields such as Business, Engineering, or Economics, with a hybrid work setting in the San Francisco office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in cleantech and renewable energy.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses in renewable energy financial modeling.
• Collaborate on project financial model inputs.
• Perform quantitative analyses for projects.
• Prepare memos and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Interest in renewable energy

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Analytical skills

Collaborative work style

Education

Undergraduate student in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

The Business Development Intern will be part of Clearway’s West Business Development Team. The team is responsible for growing Clearway’s utility‑scale renewable energy portfolios through acquisitions and greenfield development strategies. The intern will assist the team in the valuation, due diligence, and execution of investment opportunities for renewable energy projects. The role collaborates with seasoned industry experts and cross‑functional teams across the company, contributing to the ongoing commercialization of utility‑scale solar, storage, and wind assets in the development pipeline. Additionally, the intern will be assigned a special project to conduct in‑depth market analysis and broader growth strategies, to be presented at the end of the internship.

This is a 10‑week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning on June 1, 2026.

The position is open to undergraduate students (juniors or rising seniors) in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. The internship is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco office; employees are in‑office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you do not meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Program Timeline

• Applications Close: January 30
• Interviews: February – March
• Final Decision: March 31
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7

What You’ll Be Doing

• Become familiar with and conduct analyses in Clearway’s renewable energy financial modeling environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on due diligence and refining project financial model inputs.
• Perform ad‑hoc quantitative analyses to support ongoing origination, development, and financing activities for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed memos and presentations for senior management and investment committees.
• Support cross‑functional teams in preparation of RFP submittals and ongoing PPA negotiations.
• Create and manage tools to monitor market activity and track internal origination strategy to identify new growth areas and M&A targets.
• Support initiatives to improve the dataset, tools, and business activities at Clearway.
• Complete a special project and present that project to the team and leadership at the end of the internship.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest and fundamental knowledge in renewable energy, cleantech, power markets, or infrastructure finance.
• Knowledge of the energy industry including regulated and deregulated electricity markets and project financing structures and key value drivers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and achieving company‑wide objectives.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in renewable energy: belief in a clean energy future.
• Strong interpersonal skills: willingness to ask questions, listen to colleagues, and contribute ideas.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and accountable; eager to dive into work and ready to take ownership of projects and assignments.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and take initiative.

What Would Be Nice

• Exposure to renewable energy, including the project development cycle.
• Experience with Project Finance Models.
• Some knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact facilitation of new renewable projects in major markets (CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO, ISO‑NE).

Benefits

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Salary

Salary Range Across All U.S. Locations: $22 — $26 USD per hour.

EEO Statement

Clearway Energy Group is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for Military & Veterans. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.