Renewables Developer – Intern/Co-op Conversion

dukeenergy

. Develop renewable energy projects and optimize project economics .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, energy market analysis, and project economics within the renewable energy sector. Proficient in negotiation and risk management, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive complex projects in a dynamic market environment.

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Financial ModelingEnergy Market AnalysisProject Economics OptimizationNegotiation SkillsUtility Interconnections Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingEnergy Market AnalysisIRRNPVTime Value Of MoneyRisk ManagementProject ManagementPolicy EngagementLand OriginationElectricity Market Dynamics

Soft Skills

Advanced Written CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingImplementation Skills

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyUtility InterconnectionsIncentive ProgramsFinancial ConceptsProject EconomicsEnergy MarketsFast-Moving Market EnvironmentDuke Energy Internship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop renewable energy projects and optimize project economics
Analyze utility interconnections, incentive programs, electricity market dynamics and pricing, policy, land origination, financial models, and energy markets
Develop negotiation, financial modeling, and energy modeling experience
Apply financial concepts including IRR, NPV, and time value of money
Hone skills and continue working more independently
Work in an office with periodic site visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of the renewable industry landscape
Understanding of the drivers of project economics and levers to optimize project economics
Strong financial, technical, and risk management skills
Ability to balance competing factors and drive complex projects in a fast-moving market environment
Knowledge of utility interconnections
Knowledge of federal and state incentive programs
Knowledge of electricity market dynamics and pricing
Knowledge of policy engagement
Knowledge of land origination
Financial modeling and energy market analysis skills
Fluency in financial concepts including IRR, NPV, and time value of money
Proven negotiation experience with associated skills and results
Advanced written and interpersonal communication skills
Advanced problem solving, project management, and implementation skills
Duke Energy internship or co-op experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to travel 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work