Intern, Origination

Clearway Energy Group is seeking an Origination Intern for their Commercial Origination Team in San Francisco, CA. This 10-week summer internship, starting in June 2025, is aimed at graduate students passionate about sustainability and renewable energy. The intern will support ongoing projects, engage with professionals, and present a final project. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.
Who We Are Looking For

The Origination Intern will be part of the Commercial Origination Team and will report to the Senior Origination Manager responsible for developing Clearway’s contracting strategy with corporate and industrial customers. In general, the Origination team manages customer relationships, tracks pricing and product trends, negotiates and executes revenue contracts, and drives growth through product innovation. The intern will have an opportunity to learn from nearly 20 professionals on the team during an in-person team-wide quarterly gathering taking place the first week of the internship program, as well as through 1-on-1 meetings, and through project opportunities that overlap across regions. This position is part of the 10-week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning in June 2025.

We are looking for first-year students in a graduate program with a focus and passion in sustainability, renewable energy, climate change, or related fields – and with a specific interest in helping corporates achieve their goals to transition to a net-zero economy with carbon-free energy.

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Throughout this summer internship program, you’ll get exposure to real projects and challenges while gaining first-hand professional experience. At Clearway, you’ll gain access to an innovative and fast-paced work environment. You’ll also participate in networking and learning events with your fellow intern cohort.
• This hybrid job posting is open to our San Francisco San Diego, or Princeton offices.*

Program Timeline:

Applications Close: March 7

Interviews: March and April

Final Decision: Offers likely extended in April

Program Dates: June 2 – August 8

What You'll Be Doing

The Origination Intern will primarily be responsible for supporting the Commercial Origination Team on various ongoing efforts and will also be assigned an individual project. At the end of the internship, the Origination Intern will present their final project to leadership.

What You'll Bring
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in renewable energy. You’re here because you believe in and want to help create a clean energy future.
• Strong interpersonal skills. You’re willing to ask lots of questions, listen to your colleagues, and contribute your ideas.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. This means showing up, being present, and being eager to dive into the workday. If you ever feel like you’ve completed all your tasks and have time to spare, you’re eager to speak up and ask what else you can do.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects and assignments. You’re comfortable taking initiative, asking questions, and speaking up.

What Would Be Nice
• Experience in a structured sales and marketing type role within energy or a technical field, OR interest in transitioning from a consultative, quantitative, or policy background into an Origination-focused career in the future.
• Proficient in producing high-quality work, utilizing executive communication skills, and developing working relationships with colleagues to ensure a successful and meaningful internship experience.
• The successful candidate should be a strong user of Microsoft products including PowerPoint and Excel.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1, etc.) or provide any assistance in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including OPT or CPT.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is not eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across All U.S. Locations
$25—$30 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

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