Entry-Level Rotation Program (Clean Energy)
Renewable Careers
About the Role
- Two-year, full-time rotational position for early-career professionals.
- Designed to provide exposure to the full scope of the clean energy business.
- Location: Springfield, IL (hybrid).
- Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.
About Us
- Develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy projects across the United States.
- Portfolio includes utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS).
- Focused on the Illinois energy market, a key region for clean power transition.
The Program
- Complete three eight-month rotations across core functions, matched to interests and strengths:
- Development: Siting, permitting, interconnection, and commercial groundwork for projects.
- Engineering & Construction: Technical design, contractor coordination, and field project delivery.
- Finance & Asset Management: Investment analysis, project finance, and commercial performance of operating assets.
- Upon completion, secure permanent placement in a chosen team.
- Develop a company-wide understanding and professional network.
What You Will Do
- Act as a full contributor with real deliverables and ownership from the first week.
- Support live projects through analysis, modeling, applications, technical reviews, and site visits across the Midwest.
- Present work to senior leadership at the end of each rotation.
- Learn from experienced developers, engineers, and financiers, with a dedicated mentor.
- Build cross-functional fluency to accelerate careers in the industry.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in clean energy and the transition to a decarbonized grid.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with data and spreadsheets.
- Ability to learn new tools.
- Clear communication skills.
- Confidence to work across all parts of the business.
- Adaptability to new teams, problems, and learning curves across three rotations.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- No prior energy experience required; internships, research, or campus involvement showing initiative are a plus.
Qualifications
- We hire for aptitude and attitude.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working from our Springfield office.
- Structured two-year program with a dedicated mentor and executive visibility.
- Guaranteed permanent placement upon successful completion.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO.
- Relocation support for candidates moving to Springfield.