Land Development Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This is a paid, full-time summer internship at Aypa Power, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects, focused on responsibly decarbonizing the grid and making North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient.

What You’ll Do
• Make initial contact with strategically identified landowners, research contact information, negotiate financeable terms, advance negotiations with landowners and their attorneys, and maintain positive working relationships;
• Site due diligence and factual research into land attributes and project constraints (such as real estate title, political, local, environmental, and project development issues);
• Ability to strategize site control expansion/optimization, with an understanding of solar development site suitability and applicable government incentives;
• Learn priority legal terms for company site control agreements and liaise with legal counsel;
• Prepare presentation material for landowner and elected officials in collaboration with the marketing and communications team;
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities, and consultants;
• Own project status tracking and provide regular reporting to the regional development lead;
• Navigate permitting processes within project communities and communicate requirements to relevant project stakeholders;
• Support due diligence for development or acquisition projects, including summarizing project facts, perceived risks, and opportunities, including quantitative assessments;
• Support and fulfill tasks in alignment with established development budgets and schedules;
• Communicate with local community stakeholders about the company’s background and development plans;
• Support overall development of utility-scale projects to the successful start of construction, working with in-house and external subject matter experts;
• Other duties as assigned or required.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or industry equivalent;
• A strong interest in the renewable energy sector and a passion for decarbonization initiatives;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to an entrepreneurial environment;
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tasks efficiently;
• A proactive and enthusiastic mindset, with a focus on learning and professional development.

Bonus Qualifications
• Working towards a graduate degree is desirable;
• Prior internship experience and land acquisition, project development, or other renewable energy field preferred.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Paid, full-time summer internship
• The internship period is June 8, 2026 – August 14, 2026
• Must be based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate for the duration of the internship period
• Will be required to work in person from the office located in the Domain