What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Development / Origination Internship position at Candela Renewables, LLC?
Project Development / Origination Internship – Solar Power
Company Description :
Candela Renewables is a leading national developer of utility-scale solar and storage power projects. Our mission is to develop the most reliable, cost effective, environmentally beneficial and financeable solar power projects in the U.S. We have the most accomplished solar development team in the industry. Candela has a long-term partnership with Naturgy Energy Group, a global energy company based in Madrid, Spain.
Role Description :
This internship opportunity is open for Winter, Spring and / or Summer 2025 with an opportunity for extension, and candidates are expected to work 20-40 hours / week. (Only F / T candidates will be considered for the Summer.) The position is based at our San Francisco headquarters, although exceptional candidates may be considered for some remote work. The position may lead to an opportunity to join Candela full time, though there is no guarantee for that. This is a paid position.
Responsibilities :
- Perform market and policy research to prepare analyses that drive strategic solar development
- Support Development and Origination staff with power marketing and RFP responses to utilities, commercial / industrial customers, and other wholesale buyers of power to secure energy offtake agreements
- Collaborate with Development and Execution teams to perform project diligence including, but not limited to : landowner or property information, zoning areas, easements, right of way applications, title documents, mitigation land opportunities, tax abatements, previous biological and cultural studies, etc.
- Work with financial models and quantitative tools to guide analysis, pricing, and decision making
- Perform due diligence and screening for asset acquisitions
- Support key solar project development work including some or all of the following : siting, interconnection, engineering, permitting, zoning, power marketing and project finance
- Conduct research and produce memorandums and associated materials to be presented to upper management for review and approval of contracts and spend
- Lead reporting activities and associated data management
Qualifications :