Intern, Regenerative Energy

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

* We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

* We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

* Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only "make solar do more", but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position:
Intern, Regenerative Energy

Location:

Nashville, TN (hybrid)

Overview:

The Intern, Regenerative Energy, will support the planning and execution of Regenerative Energy projects, traditional land management, and civil maintenance activities within Silicon Ranch's expanding portfolio of Project Development projects. This role is integral to ensuring seamless coordination of comprehensive project data and support for land management and development needs across the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams - from Project Development through to Asset Management - to site assessments, support with environmental permitting, land management forecasting, and manage budgets and schedules for preconstruction seeding and related preparatory activities.

Additionally, this position will manage relationships with vendors and consultants, ensuring that land management and civil maintenance efforts align with both the development and construction phases of Silicon Ranch projects.

The Intern, Regenerative Energy will assist with a portfolio of multiple projects managed concurrently. While working primarily with the Regenerative Energy and Project Development departments, this role also collaborates with various internal teams - including Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Business Development, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and field-level construction managers and team members - to execute projects in alignment with the Company's strategic project goals.

This role is responsible for supporting Regenerative Energy and traditional land management contracts and project deliverables, and stakeholder relations, with a strong focus on client, vendor, community, and neighbor interactions. The Intern, Regenerative Energy will also help develop and monitor vegetation management plans, coordinate service delivery schedules, and track project costs according to company systems and best practices.

We seek a driven, resilient candidate with a proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals, bringing creativity and initiative to the team.

Main Responsibilities:

* Support the Regenerative Energy team in tracking the new asset development.

* Develop, implement, and maintain standardized process and documentation, such as pre-seeding portfolios, project one-pagers, and internal presentations. Enhance communication and collaboration between Commercial Leads, teams, and stakeholders by refining shared documents to support project planning.

* Document Reorganization.

* Project Assistance:
Assist RE team with document and data collection for future projects.

* Land Utilization Project:
Catalog all ancillary lands and propose efficient utilization methods, such as cropping, hunting, and replanting trees.

* Supporting the development and implementation of RE
- Asset Development to RE
- Asset Management.

* Data Verification, identification and logging.

* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing a degree in Ecology, Biology, Soil Science, Ecosystem Sciences, Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.

* Interest in renewable energy, land management, or ecosystem-focused projects.

* Proven ability to…