Renewable Energy Summer Internship - UK Development

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon is a leading renewable energy company committed to the development, investment and operation of renewable energy at scale. Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency.

Low Carbon, a certified B Corp, has a proven track record in the development, construction, financing and management of renewable energy assets and remains involved in the projects for the long term with a dedicated asset management team that manages assets on balance sheet and for third parties. With a significant international renewable energy pipeline in development, Low Carbon is well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities as the need for renewable energy and energy security increases.

Now with over a decade of operation, Low Carbon has formed a strategic partnership with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) to build a leading global renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), targeting 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon. We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change. It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other.

Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow.

Role Description

This 10-12 week full-time internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in finding and developing new renewable energy projects, one of the key strands to Low Carbon’s business.

With support from our New Project Director, you will have the chance lead on analysing key data related to new grid connections and possible land that could be used for a solar farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse key publications from electricity network companies, identifying and mapping current and planned upgrades to the electricity network
• Monitor and map competitor renewable energy projects
• Review and update Low Carbon in-house mapping tools, including identifying potential new sources of data
• Summarise your findings and present them to senior members of Low Carbon’s UK Development team at the mid-point and end of the Internship
  

Person Specification

• Can demonstrate interest in renewable energy projects or the energy sector more widely
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner
• A clear communicator who is happy and able to deal with people at all levels

Skills & Experience

• Be studying towards a graduate qualification (BA minimum) or equivalent, ideally in a relevant subject (e.g. STEM, Geography)
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Experience of GIS mapping software would be advantageous but is not required

Our Benefits

• 10-12 week full-time internship with a leading renewable energy company
• Competitive salary
• Working with our market-leading UK Development Team in our Gloucester office
• Opportunity to join meetings with senior members of the team, helping you to learn how renewable energy projects are delivered
• Get to work with an experienced, talented team of renewable energy professionals
• Be a part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial mission-driven culture
• Make your unique contribution to the fight against climate change