Intern, Project Development
Weld County, CO
Project Development /
Intern /
Remote
ROLE OVERVIEW
This 6-week internship program will be managed by the Community Engagement and Project Development Teams, giving the intern exposure to the development process of our distributed solar and energy storage projects. The Internship will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development and support the preparation of permitting documents. The Internship will also support the preparation of community outreach origination campaigns. The internship will also provide direct access to Engineering and Construction Managers for one-on-one exposure to the technical design of solar and energy storage systems. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects, and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and communicate is important.
This is a remote internship for enrolled students located in Weld County, CO with the opportunity to visit Pivot Energy's headquarters in Denver, CO. Interns will visit project sites, attend local permit hearings, and participate in community outreach events and meetings.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate the viability of sites through desktop diligence review, local permitting research, and review of various site conditions on publicly available databases such as FEMA, FAA, NWI, DNR, and SHPO
- Review and evaluate prospective siting locations utilizing GIS software and assist in responding to mailing campaigns
- Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities
- May attend community events or project sites to discuss solar with stakeholders and fellow Pivot Staff
- Assist the Director and Managers of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Enrolled in, or recent graduate of, a relevant degree program (e.g., Environmental Science, Engineering, Business), or solar apprenticeship program
- Interest in Sustainability, Engineering, &/or Renewable Energy Policy
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Intermediate Computer skills in all basic programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, GIS Programs (Google Earth)
- Ability to prioritize tasks across a broad range of projects
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
- Ability to think “outside the box” and to anticipate roadblocks encountered through site development
$24 - $28 an hour
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $24- $28/hour for 34 hours per week for 6 weeks. Along with Pivot Energy’s part-time employee benefits package that includes:
- Public transit reimbursement
- PTO for volunteering in the community (during a Pivot-sponsored event)
- Professional development and educational reimbursements
- Enrollment in Solar Energy International's online PVOL101: Solar Training - Solar Electric Design and Installation
- The Company shall provide the tools and resources needed by the intern to accomplish tasks
Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
· Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
· Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun
· Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
· Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
· Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
· Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
