Permitting & Environmental Intern

Savion is seeking a Permitting & Environmental Intern in Kansas City, MO, to assist in regulatory research and environmental permitting for solar projects. The internship offers mentorship and team-building opportunities, focusing on hands-on experience in renewable energy project development. Candidates should be enrolled in an environmental science program with strong analytical and communication skills. The role involves collaboration, site visits, and support for various development projects.
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.

Our Program

Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.

Position Details

The candidate will report to a Senior Permitting & Environmental Manager who is heavily involved in Savion’s development strategy related to its portfolio of existing and proposed utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The candidate will assist the Senior Permitting & Environmental Manager and other team members in executing their daily activities. This will provide the candidate with the opportunity to interact daily with Savion’s project development team which is comprised of numerous subject matter experts in real estate, engineering, transmission, origination, finance, GIS, and procurement. The ideal candidate will also provide ongoing support for various development projects.

Job Responsibilities
• Assist in researching and analyzing regulatory requirements for utility-scale solar projects.
• Collaborate with the permitting team to prepare and submit environmental permit applications.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Engage in stakeholder communication and coordination for project approvals.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork to support environmental assessments.

Required Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a relevant environmental science, planning, or similar program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have good analytical, decision-making, communication, creative problem-solving, and human relations skills.
• Familiarity with renewable energy and applicable environmental regulations and permitting processes is a plus.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in group settings.
• Working knowledge of GIS and Microsoft Office applications

Location

This internship may work remotely if located outside of the Kansas City metro area.

Contact Information

Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@ savionenergy.com

Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.

Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.