Investment Planning Intern (Summer 2027)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The internship program at Clēnera is designed to give current undergraduates an opportunity to immerse themselves into the complex world of renewable energy. We have created thoughtful experiences across the company to provide meaningful experiences for the interns and value for the organization. Students who will be successful in this program will bring a passion for the renewable energy industry, a strong work ethic centered around self-motivation, and a desire to learn and grow by working alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry.  

The Investment Planning Intern will focus on developing a comprehensive financial model tailored to renewable energy projects. You will create a model capable of running various sensitivity analyses to assess project viability under different scenarios and generate detailed financial statements. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience with the financial structuring and analysis required for utility-scale solar projects. 

*Paid 12-week internship opportunity starting in May/June 2027. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build detailed financial models that incorporate project-specific data and will forecast cash flows, internal rates of return (IRR), and net present values (NPV) to evaluate the financial feasibility of solar and storage projects.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses within the financial models, testing different variables like energy prices, financing terms, tax incentives, and operational efficiencies.
• Support the generation of key financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in evaluating various financing options for solar projects, including debt and equity structures, tax equity financing, and other renewable energy-specific financial mechanisms.
• Collaborate with senior finance professionals during the due diligence process for project financing by compiling and analyzing financial documentation, researching market conditions, and ensuring financial assumptions align with current industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate student, preferably entering their final year, pursuing a degree in finance, economics, or accounting.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Intermediate Excel skills like formulas and functions (i.e. Sum, Lookup, If, IRR, NPV) including the ability to apply across complex modeling.
  • Ability to take complex financial information and effectively develop PowerPoint decks for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Understanding and interpretation of time value of money and financial statements.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing factors and bring solutions.
  • Critical thinking and analytical mindset.
  • Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.