Renewable Energy Business Development Intern

About the Role

Intern responsibilities include researching renewable energy companies, markets, and transmission operators and preparing summaries and presentations. The intern will manage GIS files, create mapping products, coordinate information requests across departments, and maintain databases and project files. Additional duties involve supporting permit applications, preparing drawings, assisting with monthly development project reporting, and contributing to general business development tasks and networking activities. • Research renewable energy companies, markets, and transmission operators; prepare summaries and presentations. • Manage GIS files and produce mapping products. • Coordinate information requests across departments. • Maintain databases and organize project files. • Support permit applications and drawing preparation. • Assist with monthly development project reporting. • Contribute to general business development tasks and attend networking events. • Work 40 hours per week on‑site in the Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸renewable research
• ▸gis mapping
• ▸data management
• ▸permit support
• ▸project reporting
• ▸business development

What You Bring

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Business Development Intern to support its North American team on new solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. The position provides juniors and seniors from local universities with hands‑on exposure to the renewable energy sector and the possibility of full‑time employment after graduation. Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field, targeting juniors and seniors. The ideal intern is highly motivated, demonstrates strong initiative and a passion for quality work, and is adaptable with a strong work ethic. Excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a genuine interest in renewable energy and business development are required. • Pursue a bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (junior/senior). • Show adaptability, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently or in a team. • Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸engineering
• ▸finance
• ▸adaptability
• ▸work ethic
• ▸communication

Benefits

Through the Acciona Internship Program, interns are assigned specific projects and goals defined by their manager to apply their field of study in a hands‑on environment. Interns can connect with peers during site visits to wind and PV facilities, summer company outings, and weekly Friday lunches, while enjoying a vibrant Chicago office with collaborative spaces, free coffee, healthy snacks, and fitness‑center access. The role is a full‑time, on‑site position (40 hours per week) in the downtown Chicago office. In addition to base compensation, interns may enroll in the company’s benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, HSA contributions, and FSA options. ACCIONA values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging, and equal opportunity for all applicants. • Enjoy daily coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center. • Option to enroll in company medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, HSA, and FSA benefits.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time