Clean Energy Rotation Program

Job Description

Clean Energy Rotation Program (Entry-Level) | Renewable Careers

The Tone:
This is a full-time, two-year rotational program at Renewable Careers, located in San Diego, CA, operating on a hybrid model. The company actively develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States. Given its long-term ownership model, teams work across the entire project lifecycle, from initial site studies to decades of operation. This Clean Energy Rotation Program is specifically designed to cultivate and build the company’s next generation of clean energy leaders, offering early-career professionals a comprehensive view of the business before specializing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time | Two-year rotational program
• Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA
• Pay: $80000–$120000 yearly
• Team: Participants will complete three eight-month rotations across core teams including Development, Engineering & Construction, and Finance & Asset Management, leading to a guaranteed permanent placement on a best-fit team upon successful completion.
• Mission: To equip early-career professionals with a broad cross-company understanding and a strong professional network, enabling them to quickly advance their careers as future clean energy leaders within the renewable energy industry.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute: Serve as a full team member in each of the three rotations, taking ownership of real deliverables and responsibilities from week one.
• Support: Provide crucial support on live projects, which includes performing detailed analyses, developing financial models, completing regulatory applications, conducting technical reviews, and participating in necessary site visits across the country.
• Present: Articulate and showcase your completed work, findings, and contributions to senior leaders at the conclusion of each eight-month rotational period.
• Learn: Gain invaluable knowledge and guidance directly from experienced developers, engineers, and financiers across various departments, with the consistent support of a dedicated mentor throughout the program.
• Build: Develop extensive cross-functional fluency, a critical skill set that accelerates career progression and allows for significant impact within the clean energy industry.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business, or any related field is required. This program is tailored for early-career professionals.
• Experience: No prior energy industry experience is specifically required. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Skills: Possess strong analytical capabilities and comfort with data, spreadsheets, and adapting to new tools. Demonstrate clear communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with individuals across every part of a business. Exhibit adaptability, as the program involves new teams, new problems, and a steep learning curve three times over.
• Bonus: Prior internships, research experiences, or campus involvement that effectively demonstrate initiative are considered a valuable plus.