Commercial Intern (Summer 2027)

DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. The Commercial Intern will support the Finance & Acquisitions and Strategy teams through investment analysis, financial modeling, market research, transaction support, and strategic analysis involving solar, battery storage, and wind assets.

What you'll do:

• You may help evaluate investment opportunities by building and maintaining financial analyses and models used to assess project returns, capital structures, investment risks, and potential value creation opportunities
• You may also support due diligence and transaction processes related to acquisitions, debt and tax equity financings, asset sales, and projects across various stages of development, construction, and operation
• You may support DESRI’s market strategy and new project origination decisions through power market research, industry and competitive analysis, and quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Projects may include evaluating electricity market fundamentals, researching renewable energy and energy storage demand opportunities, developing market and competitive intelligence, and synthesizing insights to support business planning and investment decisions

What they're looking for:

• We're interested in highly analytical, accomplished students with a demonstrated interest in renewable energy, investing, finance, strategy, energy markets, or related fields
• Intellectually curious individuals with strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical acumen, attention to detail, and an entrepreneurial mindset will excel in this role
• A record of academic and/or professional achievement is required
• The ability to collaborate effectively within small teams, manage multiple priorities, and approach unfamiliar problems thoughtfully is vital to this role
• Preference will be given to undergraduate and graduate students who are in their final year of full-time study following the internship
• Financial modeling or other quantitative experience, preferably using Excel, is helpful but not required

Benefits:

• Undergraduate interns receive a $5,000 housing stipend.
• Graduate interns receive a $5,000 housing stipend.
• Interns will work closely with mentors and project managers who will support their professional development.
• Interns will have opportunities to collaborate across DESRI, participate in learning and intern events, visit an operating renewable energy asset, and present their work to colleagues at the end of the summer.