Intern, Project Development
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: On-site Downtown Denver
Targetstartdate:June 9 2026
End Date: August 21 2026
Type: Part-time hourly (20-30hrs/week)
Reports to:Sr. Developer Project Development
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
As a national leader in renewable energy Pivot Energy is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition while championing energy justice. Through this internship program we are committed to building a more inclusive diverse andequitableworkforce by creating tangible career pathways for those historically underrepresented in the solar industry.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have beenimpactedby the criminal justice system as well as residents of Jefferson Arapahoe and Adams counties.
We aim to provide interns with high-quality hands-on training that engages empowers and builds professional confidence. You will gain practical industry insights collaborate with our team and develop the specialized skills necessary to succeed in the evolving energy sector.
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 nations electricity increaseequitableaccess 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 Denvers Best Places to Workwe 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 todetermineif 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 transparentexternallyand internally
Kindness Create an environment where kindness empathy and vulnerability are embraced
Role Overview
The internship within the Project Development Team will require being involved in project development efforts for our community solar and energy storage projects.
The Intern will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development andpermittingdocument preparation. The Intern will also support community outreach efforts and origination campaigns and will have direct access to engineering and construction managers for one-on-one exposure to the technical design of solar and energy storage systems. Access to developing solar projects and the ability to prioritize multitask and communicate are essential.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Interns training and career development will include but not be limited to:
Evaluatingthe 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.
Reviewingand evaluate prospective siting locationsutilizingGIS software.
Learn toassistinthepreparation execution andresponding to mailing campaigns.
Assistinidentifyingandpreparingnecessary submittal documents forpermittingauthorities.
Provide staffing support atcommunity events public meetings andproject sitevisitsto discussthe projectswith stakeholders.
Assistingother members of Project Development (Directors Developers Associates) with various tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Interest in Sustainability Engineering &/or Renewable Energy
Excellent communication skillsand a positive attitude
Intermediate Computer skills in all basic programs such as Microsoft Office Suite GIS Programs (Google Earth) or willingness to learn new software and tools
Ability to prioritize tasks across a broad range of projects
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program (e.g. Environmental Science Engineering Business) or solar/solar-adjacentapprenticeship program
Willingness to live by Pivots values of kindness empathy integrity professionalism balance impact and determination
Self-starter who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
willingness to learn new things and be curious
Ability to think outside the box and toanticipateroadblocks encountered through site development
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers an hourly rate of $28. Compensation is capped at 300 total hours with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The employee will also receive Pivot Energys part-time benefits package which includes:
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community (during a Pivot-sponsored event)
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot we are proactively developing andmaintainingan 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. Weseekto build a team that invests in relationship building celebrates each others 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 andequitablehiring 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 enablesequitablecareer growth for employees regardless of background.
Required Experience:
Intern
