About the role#
Pattern Energy is seeking an Investment & Risk Management Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work directly with our staff to evaluate renewable energy projects and investments. This role provides hands-on experience with financial modeling, portfolio analytics, and market research across wind, solar, storage, and transmission assets. You will contribute to strategic decision-making and gain insight into how investment and risk considerations function within the renewable energy industry.
What you'll do#
- Build, update, and analyze financial models for various energy investments.
- Evaluate project cash flows, capital structures, operating assumptions, and value drivers.
- Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess project economics.
- Support the evaluation of development projects and potential acquisitions.
- Assist with valuation analysis and benchmarking of key assumptions.
- Prepare materials for management review.
- Develop and enhance analytical tools to evaluate portfolio performance.
- Analyze investment returns and risk concentrations.
- Translate financial data into insights for the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor or master degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Energy, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure investing, project finance, or energy markets.
- Familiarity with financial modeling, valuation, or corporate finance concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to synthesize complex quantitative information and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour.
About Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy develops and operates wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects. Founded in 2008, the company maintains 40 renewable energy facilities across North America. It operates with a capacity of nearly 12,000 MW. The firm is based in San Francisco and employs approximately 846 people.
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