Project Finance Intern - Summer 2026

As Scout’s Financial Analyst Intern, you will support financial analysis to inform strategic investment and financing decisions for Scout’s wind, solar, and storage projects. You will evaluate strategic investment strategies and support transactions logistically. 

You will assist with project-based financial modeling and analysis, documentation preparation, and reporting efforts to assist investment decisions. Your work will impact many functions across Scout, including Development, Origination/Power Marketing, M&A, Project Finance and Corporate Finance.  

You will work alongside a high performing team of Associates and Senior Associates.  

Key duties in your role may include the following: 

• Learn and help maintain fully structured (tax equity, debt and cash equity) internal financial models with recent project and corporate assumptions. 

• Coordinate with many different departments internally to update model assumptions. 

• Support scenario analysis for investment decisions and contract negotiations. 

• Support project finance and M&A transactions, including due diligence and investor relations. 

• Assist in building models, tools, process and infrastructure that support the organization's accuracy, efficiency and scalability. 

• Assist with project budgeting and corporate reporting. 

• Complete other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

• Pursuing a degree in finance, business, economics, or quantitative field in an undergraduate or masters/MBA program.  

• Passion for renewable energy and the commitment to advancing its adoption.  

• Experience with project finance models relevant to investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry preferred. 

• High level of organization and attention to detail.  

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

• Self-motivator with exceptional leadership and communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties. 

• Authorized to work in the United States. 

Timeline and Location  

This position will begin in May 2026. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements. 

Scout’s Values  

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.  

• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.  

• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.  

• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.  

• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.  

• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.  

Benefits

Invitation to Veterans  

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. 

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups  We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.  

Compensation 

Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.