Project Development Summer Associate (Intern), WECC

We hire Project Development Summer Associates that are passionate about sustainable clean energy. They will support the team in all aspects of project development. Each summer associate will support the development team in desktop and field support in furtherance of solar and wind project development and have responsibility for a unique project or initiative over the summer, such as a capstone or applied research project to be defined by Apex and the candidate to the mutual benefit of both parties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team with management of the pipeline of projects in development.
• Provide analytical support for project planning and management, including site control, permitting, scheduling and budgeting.
• Opportunities for fieldwork. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field
• Course work or experience in the energy industry; renewable energy experience preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
• High proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Smartsheet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work in Charlottesville, Virginia
• Expected graduation date in December 2026 or May 2027

• The summer associate program will run from June 1 through August 7 but we can be flexible with the start and end dates
• Hours: Full Time 
• Type:  Non-Exempt
• Paid Internship: Undergraduate, $17/Hour; Graduate, $27/Hour
• Office Location: Our Charlottesville, VA headquarters

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.