Renewable Energy Project Development Internship

Emeren Group; Illinois; Remote; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Flexible, remote schedule

Hands-on project ownership

Job summary

Emeren Group is seeking a motivated intern to support renewable energy project management and business development. This remote, part-time internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of clean energy and strategy.

You will assist with permitting, due diligence, stakeholder communications, and preparing project status reports while gaining exposure to how renewable energy deals are structured and closed. Flexible scheduling aligns with coursework.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field with interest in energy sector.
• Strong organization and document management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with permitting, entitlement, zoning, and milestone tracking.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Excel

Proficiency with MS PowerPoint

Proficiency with Word

SharePoint experience

Research and data gathering

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Renewable Energy

Tools

GIS

CRM tools

Project management platforms

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated intern to support our renewable energy project management and business development efforts.

This is a remote, part-time internship.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of clean energy and business strategy.

What you'll do

• Assisting with permitting, entitlement, zoning, and development milestone tracking.
• Supporting project due diligence activities, including title, survey, environmental, and interconnection documentation.
• Assisting with stakeholder communications, including coordination with landowners, consultants, utilities, and local agencies.
• Preparing project status reports, development summaries, meeting notes, and presentation materials.
• Conducting research on permitting requirements, renewable energy markets, and regulatory developments.
• Supporting consultant coordination and tracking project deliverables.

About you

• Currently studying toward a degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, or a related field, with a strong interest in the energy sector and sustainable infrastructure.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Interest in renewable energy project development, infrastructure, real estate, or utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience with GIS, CRM, or project management platforms as a plus.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets, slide decks, and doing your own research.
• Bonus: any prior exposure to energy project workflows, GIS, CRM tools, Project Management or policy research.

What we offer

• Real project ownership, not just busywork.
• Direct mentorship from experienced project managers and business development professionals.
• Flexible, remote schedule that works around your coursework.
• A front-row seat to how renewable energy deals are structured and closed.