About the role#
The Investment Planning internship at Clēnera offers students a chance to work within the renewable energy sector. You will focus on building financial models for solar and energy storage projects. This role involves analyzing project viability, testing different financial scenarios, and supporting the team through the financing process. You will work alongside finance professionals to gain experience in utility-scale project structuring.
What you'll do#
- Design and build financial models using project data to forecast cash flows, IRR, and NPV.
- Perform sensitivity analyses to test variables like energy prices, tax incentives, and operational costs.
- Generate core financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Assist in evaluating financing options such as debt, equity, and tax equity structures.
- Support senior staff during the due diligence process by researching market conditions and verifying industry benchmarks.
- Collaborate across departments to meet project timelines and deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, preferably entering your final year.
- Degree in finance, economics, or accounting.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including proficiency with formulas like Sum, Lookup, If, IRR, and NPV.
- Ability to create PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of the time value of money and financial statement interpretation.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn company-specific software.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and manage competing priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week program starting in May or June).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Clēnera
Clēnera is a developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities. Based in Boise, Idaho, the company operates as a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy. It focuses on the acquisition, construction, and management of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. Founded in 2013, the firm maintains a portfolio that includes both solar power and battery storage systems.
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