Intern, Project Development
Pivot Energy LLC, Denver, CO, United States
Location: On-site, Downtown Denver
Target start date: June 9, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Type: Part-time hourly (20-30 hrs/week)
Reports to: Sr. Developer, Project Development
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
As a national leader in renewable energy, Pivot Energy is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition while championing energy justice. Through this internship program, we are committed to building a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce by creating tangible career pathways for those historically underrepresented in the solar industry.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, as well as residents of Jefferson, Arapahoe, and Adams counties.
We aim to provide interns with high‑quality, hands‑on training that engages, empowers, and builds professional confidence. You will gain practical industry insights, collaborate with our team, and develop the specialized skills necessary to succeed in the evolving energy sector.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost‑savings to American businesses and families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more clean energy. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income‑limited families, create workforce pathways for under‑represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s "Best Places to Work", we believe company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and a workplace where all individuals are respected.
Our core values guide our work internally and externally:
Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
Balance – Put family first; work hard, have fun
Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
ROLE OVERVIEW
The internship within the Project Development Team involves working on community solar and energy storage projects. The intern will support solar site assessments, permitting document preparation, community outreach, and origination campaigns, and will have direct access to engineering and construction managers for exposure to technical design.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluating the viability of sites through desktop diligence review, local permitting research, and review of various site conditions on publicly available databases such as FEMA, FAA, NWI, DNR, and SHPO.
Reviewing and evaluating prospective siting locations using GIS software.
Assisting in preparation, execution, and responding to mailing campaigns.
Assisting in identifying and preparing necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities.
Providing staffing support at community events, public meetings, and project site visits to discuss the projects with stakeholders.
Assisting other members of Project Development (Directors, Developers, Associates) with various tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Interest in Sustainability, Engineering, or Renewable Energy.
Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS programs (e.g., Google Earth), or willingness to learn new software and tools.
Ability to prioritize tasks across a broad range of projects.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program (Environmental Science, Engineering, Business) or a solar‑related apprenticeship program.
Willingness to live by Pivot’s values of kindness, empathy, integrity, professionalism, balance, impact, and determination.
Self‑starter who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside their comfort zone.
Willingness to learn new things and be curious.
Ability to think outside the box and anticipate roadblocks encountered through site development.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position offers an hourly rate of $28. Compensation is capped at 300 total hours, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The intern will also receive Pivot Energy’s part‑time benefits package, which includes:
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community (during a Pivot‑sponsored event)
Professional development and educational reimbursements
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE STATEMENT
Pivot actively develops and maintains an inclusive culture rooted in mutual respect, supporting a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures. We invest in training, assessments, and programs to advance inclusion and equity practices.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
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Target start date: June 9, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Type: Part-time hourly (20-30 hrs/week)
Reports to: Sr. Developer, Project Development
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
As a national leader in renewable energy, Pivot Energy is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition while championing energy justice. Through this internship program, we are committed to building a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce by creating tangible career pathways for those historically underrepresented in the solar industry.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, as well as residents of Jefferson, Arapahoe, and Adams counties.
We aim to provide interns with high‑quality, hands‑on training that engages, empowers, and builds professional confidence. You will gain practical industry insights, collaborate with our team, and develop the specialized skills necessary to succeed in the evolving energy sector.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost‑savings to American businesses and families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more clean energy. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income‑limited families, create workforce pathways for under‑represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s "Best Places to Work", we believe company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and a workplace where all individuals are respected.
Our core values guide our work internally and externally:
Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
Balance – Put family first; work hard, have fun
Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
ROLE OVERVIEW
The internship within the Project Development Team involves working on community solar and energy storage projects. The intern will support solar site assessments, permitting document preparation, community outreach, and origination campaigns, and will have direct access to engineering and construction managers for exposure to technical design.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluating the viability of sites through desktop diligence review, local permitting research, and review of various site conditions on publicly available databases such as FEMA, FAA, NWI, DNR, and SHPO.
Reviewing and evaluating prospective siting locations using GIS software.
Assisting in preparation, execution, and responding to mailing campaigns.
Assisting in identifying and preparing necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities.
Providing staffing support at community events, public meetings, and project site visits to discuss the projects with stakeholders.
Assisting other members of Project Development (Directors, Developers, Associates) with various tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Interest in Sustainability, Engineering, or Renewable Energy.
Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS programs (e.g., Google Earth), or willingness to learn new software and tools.
Ability to prioritize tasks across a broad range of projects.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program (Environmental Science, Engineering, Business) or a solar‑related apprenticeship program.
Willingness to live by Pivot’s values of kindness, empathy, integrity, professionalism, balance, impact, and determination.
Self‑starter who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside their comfort zone.
Willingness to learn new things and be curious.
Ability to think outside the box and anticipate roadblocks encountered through site development.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position offers an hourly rate of $28. Compensation is capped at 300 total hours, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The intern will also receive Pivot Energy’s part‑time benefits package, which includes:
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community (during a Pivot‑sponsored event)
Professional development and educational reimbursements
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE STATEMENT
Pivot actively develops and maintains an inclusive culture rooted in mutual respect, supporting a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures. We invest in training, assessments, and programs to advance inclusion and equity practices.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
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