Solar M&A and Origination Intern
Nautilus Solar Energy
Company Overview
Nautilus Solar Energy, a private subsidiary of Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada
Summit, New Jersey, United States
2006
Approximately 110 employees (source: growjo.com). Revenue estimates vary, with no public figures disclosed for 2023 or later due to its private status.
What They Do
Nautilus Solar Energy focuses exclusively on solar technology, specializing in community solar farms and distributed generation projects. Unlike many competitors, they do not engage in wind, storage, hydrogen, or grid-scale utilities, allowing them to concentrate their expertise on solar solutions (source: nautilussolar.com). The company offers comprehensive services that include project acquisition, development, financing, construction, long-term ownership, operation, maintenance, and customer subscription management under power purchase agreements (PPAs). This model eliminates upfront costs for customers while enabling Nautilus to monetize incentives such as tax credits and renewable energy certificates (source: growjo.com). Their target markets encompass residential and commercial customers, including households, businesses, hospitals, housing authorities, community colleges, and regulated utilities, particularly within community solar programs across 12 states (source: nautilussolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
Nautilus Solar Energy has a notable track record of completed projects, including a 2.9 MW solar installation for William Patterson University in 2009, which was recognized as the largest solar project for a U.S. university at that time (source: nautilussolar.com). Additionally, they acquired a 31.5 MW portfolio of community solar and commercial-industrial projects across seven states, operational between 2016 and 2019, serving a diverse clientele that includes hospitals, housing authorities, and residential customers (source: powersustainable.com). By the end of 2024, Nautilus reached a total operating capacity of 477 MW across 146 projects in 12 states, having added 149 MW that year alone and producing 446 million kWh of energy (source: nautilussolar.com). Their development track record exceeds 800 MW across North America since inception, showcasing their significant impact in the renewable energy sector.
Recent Developments
In recent years, Nautilus Solar Energy has made significant strides, including the announcement on March 11, 2025, of their 2024 achievements, which included adding 149 MW to their operating capacity and serving over 40,000 subscribers who collectively saved more than $3.7 million while offsetting 300,000 metric tons of CO2 (source: nautilussolar.com). On August 14, 2024, they extended a partnership with EnergyMark, increasing their collaboration from 17 MW to 24 MW across 10 projects in New York’s National Grid area (source: nautilussolar.com). The company also reacquired a 31.5 MW portfolio from Virgo, reinforcing their ownership strategy and marking their 15th anniversary in December 2021 with over 800 MW developed (source: powersustainable.com). While no major mergers or funding rounds have been reported since their 2019 acquisition, their 2024 metrics highlight milestones such as 146 operational projects, showcasing their ongoing growth and commitment to community solar.
Working There
Nautilus Solar Energy employs around 110-120 people, with roles spanning various departments including development, construction, finance, operations, and partner development. Key personnel include VP Structuring and Development Laura York, Community Solar Business Development Manager Daniel Bozer, and CEO Jeffrey Cheng, among others (source: growjo.com). Hiring occurs primarily at their headquarters in Summit, New Jersey, and their office in York, Maine, with a national staff supporting projects across 12 states. The company has experienced a 10% growth in employee numbers recently, reflecting its expanding operations (source: vetlife.navicoresolutions.org). Nautilus fosters a company culture that emphasizes a passionate and expert staff, mission-driven leadership, and a workplace where employees are eager to contribute, which has been a priority since the company's inception (source: nautilussolar.com). Specific employee benefits are not publicly documented in available sources.
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Job Description
Nautilus Solar Energy's ("NSE") M&A Summer Intern will support the acquisition of community solar and distributed energy assets by identifying and evaluating projects, conducting initial diligence, preparing financial models and input sheets, drafting proposals, and supporting a variety of other acquisition and business development-related activities. The Nautilus Solar Internship Program will offer undergraduate students a paid, 10-week, hands-on experience assisting in developing, acquiring, and operating distributed solar assets while learning more about the solar and renewable energy industries. The position reports to the M&A Manager. The internship will be based out of Nautilus' Chicago office and candidates will be expected to come into the office three days a week.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and evaluate potential solar acquisition opportunities.
- Identify new potential development partners and research existing partners.
- Policy and rate research: assist in researching state and local policies, utility tariffs, program rules, and other various assignments. Lead research of wholesale energy and capacity prices, community solar bill credit rates, retail rates, and renewable energy credit fundamentals and forecasting.
- Monitor, track, and report market updates through industry periodicals, interconnection queues, and program capacity lists.
- Assist with diligence and review of project opportunity information.
- Gather and review project information for internal review and pricing.
- Organize Partner Development and M&A events, offsites, and trainings.
- Provide other assistance to the Partner Development and M&A teams upon request.
- Review and manage data rooms for project diligence.
Requirements
- Enrolled in bachelor's degree or master's degree program in finance, economics, or quantitative field. Prior renewable energy internships or coursework are preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with financial modeling including discounted cash flow and sensitivity analysis.
- Knowledge of key financing terms such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.
Compensation
Compensation for this position will be between $20 per hour depending on experience with an expected 36-40 hours per week.
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February 3, 2026
Internship
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February 3, 2026
Hybrid
USD 20 per hour
- Chicago, United States
Internship level, preferably with prior renewable energy internships or coursework.
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