Analyst, Physical

About DESRI

DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects in the United States.

About The Role

DESRI seeks talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated individuals interested in launching their careers in renewable energy and infrastructure. This posting is intended to identify emerging talent for potential full-time opportunities within DESRI's Physical teams, which include Asset Management, Construction, Engineering, Development, Preconstruction, Project Management, and Project Delivery. These teams support the development, design, construction, delivery, and operation of utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind projects. Analysts work with experienced professionals to evaluate opportunities, solve complex problems, and support projects across various stages of the renewable energy lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary by team and may include:

• Asset Management: Support operational and commercial management through performance analysis, reporting, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination.
• Construction: Assist with project execution, including schedules, budgets, contractor coordination, equipment procurement, and risk management.
• Engineering: Contribute to technical analyses, design reviews, and engineering evaluations across electrical, civil, structural, energy storage, and other disciplines.
• Development: Support project evaluation and advancement, including commercial, technical, permitting, interconnection, land, and environmental considerations.
• Preconstruction: Assist with project planning, cost estimation, constructability assessments, scheduling, and contracting strategies.
• Project Management: Support cross-functional coordination, planning, analysis, and execution of renewable energy projects.
• Project Delivery: Help advance projects from development through financing, construction, and commercial operation by coordinating technical, commercial, legal, financial, and external stakeholder workstreams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a strong preference for candidates graduating in 2027.
• Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively within lean, cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset, willingness to take ownership, and enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges.
• Candidates pursuing degrees in engineering, business, finance, economics, environmental studies, construction management, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Prior internship, research, or project experience is valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a strong preference for candidates graduating in 2027.
• Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively within lean, cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset, willingness to take ownership, and enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges.
• Candidates pursuing degrees in engineering, business, finance, economics, environmental studies, construction management, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Prior internship, research, or project experience is valued but not required.