Intern, Project Development

As a national renewable energy provider dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition in the energy industry, Pivot Energy is also committed to energy justice and to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve by offering this internship program. The Pivot Energy internship program seeks to increase access to clean energy jobs and create career pathways for those who have been historically underrepresented in the solar industry. Additionally, this program aligns with Pivot’s commitment to building a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and resilient solar workforce.

We aim for this program to provide interns with high-quality on-the-job education and training opportunities that excite, engage, and build their confidence. The right applicant shall have the opportunity to gain practical insights into the industry, work with incredible Pivot colleagues, enhance their career prospects, and build the skills needed to succeed in the energy transition.

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024

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 and permitting document 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. The internship is budgeted for a maximum of 500 hours, and we will work with the selected candidate to develop a schedule that works for both them and Pivot Energy.

• Evaluating 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.
• Reviewing and evaluating prospective siting locations utilizing GIS software.
• Learn to assist in the preparation, execution, and responding to mailing campaigns.
• Assist in identifying and preparing necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities.
• Provide staffing support at community events, public meetings, and project site visits to discuss the projects with stakeholders.
• Assisting the director and managers of Project Development with other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Enrolled in, or recent graduate of, a relevant degree program (e.g., Environmental Science, Engineering, Business), or solar/solar-adjacent apprenticeship program
• Interest in Sustainability, Engineering, &/or Renewable Energy Policy
• Excellent communication skills and 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

• Willingness to live by Pivot Energy's 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 to anticipate roadblocks encountered through site development

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.