Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.

Encore is a dynamic, high-growth entrepreneurial company, which requires a high degree of self-motivation, team orientation and an eager willingness of all team members to contribute to the firm’s success across activities that fall directly within the scope of their position description as well as those that do not fall directly under the scope of the position.

About this position

Encore seeks a highly motivated individual with the skills and attitude to successfully support Encore’s project development work across the company. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with a leading solar and energy storage developer that's also a B Corp, a company committed to triple bottom line outcomes and using business as a force for good.

This position will work alongside our Project Development team to support our mission of accelerating the transition to a clean energy future while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, contributing to projects that reinforce Encore’s reputation as a trusted, values-driven organization.

The Project Development Intern will support the Project Development team and assist Project Development Managers with activities across the full project lifecycle.

This is a full time, 40 hours/week, internship will run from Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, August 14. Application will close 2/3/2026 at 11:59 pm.

Your Core Responsibilities

Assist with feasibility assessments for new solar and storage opportunities, with focus on land-use constraints, environmental considerations, and electric grid capacity.
Conduct research on local permitting requirements, community considerations, and utility programs or state incentive structures.
Assist in preparing application materials and tracking timelines.
Maintain trackers for application statuses.
Support the preparation of project schedules, milestones, and critical‐path items in project management tools.
Assist with assembling and tracking project budgets, vendor quotes, and anticipated development costs.
Assist with preparing and submitting local, state, and environmental permit applications.
Track permit reviews, public hearing dates, and decision timelines.
Perform research on regulatory requirements for specific jurisdictions.
Maintain organized project files, ensuring proper naming conventions, version control, and document archiving.
Update internal trackers, dashboards, and shared databases with current project information.
Support engagement with vendors, consultants, legal, engineering, and internal teams as needed.
Help prepare materials for internal and external meetings, including presentations, agendas, and status updates.

Your Strengths and Interests

Passion for renewable energy and/or environmental issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Diligent, detailed oriented, and dynamic.
A high degree of emotional intelligence.
Ability to self-organize priorities, set and work to deadlines, often with limited direct oversight.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfort reading maps, site plans, and basic technical drawings.
Research skills, including the ability to quickly gather and synthesize information on permitting requirements, utility programs, and land-use constraints.
Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.

Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.

23 - 23 USD

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