Intern, Strategy

Job Description

The Strategy Intern will be part of the Clearway Strategy Department and will report to the Manager of Strategy. The Strategy team supports organic growth vectors, corporate development activities, continuous improvement projects, and strategic initiatives. This position is part of the 10-week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning in June 2025.

We are looking for first or second year students currently pursuing an MBA or other graduate-level degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or computer science.

Throughout this summer internship program, you’ll get exposure to real projects and challenges while gaining first-hand professional experience. At Clearway, you’ll gain access to an innovative and fast-paced work environment. You’ll also participate in networking and learning events with your fellow intern cohort.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

This job posting is open to our San Diego, CA, or San Francisco, CA office but represents one available position

What You'll Be Doing

The Strategy Intern primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide project management, conceptual & analytical problem solving on key cross-functional projects.
• Become familiar with and conduct analyses in financial models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on due diligence of new product introduction / new market entry complementary to core business segments.
• Perform ad-hoc quantitative analyses to support ongoing origination, development, and financing activities for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed memos and presentations for senior management, executive leadership team, investment committees, or the board of directors.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new growth areas and merger & acquisitions targets.
• Maintain competitive market intelligence for the renewable energy industry.

The Strategy Intern will be assigned an individual project and will present results to the project leadership at the end of the summer.

What You'll Bring

• Strong quantitative skills, proficient in MS Excel and MS Power Point, familiar/comfortable with financial models.
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and support hypotheses with data.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about renewable project development, financing structures, and power markets
• Strong interpersonal skills. You’re willing to ask lots of questions, listen to your colleagues, and contribute your ideas.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. This means showing up, being present, and being eager to dive into the workday. If you ever feel like you’ve completed all your tasks and have time to spare, you’re eager to speak up and ask what else you can do.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and take ownership over projects and assignments. You’re comfortable taking initiative, asking questions, and speaking up.

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in banking, structured project finance, or management consulting is helpful, though not required.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1 etc.) or provide any assistance in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including OPT or CPT.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is not eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across All U.S. Locations

$40 - $45 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.