<p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Position: Intern, Project Development</p> <p>Location: Nashville, TN/Remote</p> <p>Overview:</p> <p>This position is responsible for supporting Silicon Ranch's greenfield site development strategy and provides a unique opportunity to engage in solar development throughout the Southeast. You will be exposed to the various business units that Project Development collaborates with to bring a solar project to fruition.</p> <p>Main Responsibilities:</p> <p>In this position, you will assist the Project Development team with:</p> <ul> <li>Researching communities Silicon Ranch intends to develop projects in to understand permitting requirements and risk </li><li>Coordinating project diligence and completing the associated internal financial processes </li><li>Collaborating with adjacent business units to triage development related tasks </li><li>Analyzing and synthesizing historical diligence data for Silicon Ranch's leadership </li><li>Conducting outreach to landowners, neighbors, and other local community members </li><li>Identifying potential sites for utility-scale solar projects </li></ul> <p>Reporting to: Manager, Project Development</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Silicon Ranch is looking for current college students (preference for rising Seniors) or recent graduates who can commit to 20-40 hours per week. We are seeking a well-organized individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of contributing to the team right away. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to independently solve problems and create value for the Project Development team as a whole.</p> <p>This position requires excellent time-management and communication skills. Working knowledge of project management, land development, real estate, or environmental science is desirable-desire to learn is a must!</p>