Development Analyst - Eastern Region, Intern

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America. 

• Paid, full-time summer internship 
• The internship period is June 9, 2024 - August 15, 2024 
• Must be based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate for the duration of the internship period 
• Will be required to work in person from the office located in the Domain  

Responsibilities: 

• Make initial contact with strategically identified landowners, research contact information, negotiate financeable terms, advance negotiations with landowners and their attorneys, and maintain positive working relationships; 
• Site due diligence and factual research into land attributes and project constraints (such as real estate title, political, local, environmental, and project development issues);  
• Ability to strategize site control expansion/optimization, with an understanding of solar development site suitability and applicable government incentives; 
• Learn priority legal terms for company site control agreements and liaise with legal counsel;  
• Prepare presentation material for landowner and elected officials in collaboration with the marketing and communications team; 
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities, and consultants;  
• Own project status tracking and provide regular reporting to the regional development lead;  
• Navigate permitting processes within project communities and communicate requirements to relevant project stakeholders;  
• Support due diligence for development or acquisition projects, including summarizing project facts, perceived risks, and opportunities, including quantitative assessments;  
• Support and fulfill tasks in alignment with established development budgets and schedules;  
• Communicate with local community stakeholders about the company's background and development plans;  
• Support overall development of utility-scale projects to the successful start of construction, working with in-house and external subject matter experts;  
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Key Qualifications:?  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or industry equivalent and/or working towards a graduate degree (MBA) is desirable;
• Prior internship experience and land acquisition, project development, or other renewable energy field preferred;
• A strong interest in the renewable energy sector and a passion for decarbonization initiatives;  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to an entrepreneurial environment; 
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tasks efficiently; 
• A proactive and enthusiastic mindset, with a focus on learning and professional development.