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Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.\nOur approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.\nHeadquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers\nResponsibilities\nInternship Purpose\nPattern Energy is seeking a motivated Environmental Affairs Intern who will support Pattern’s Environmental Affairs team in evaluating regulatory and permitting requirements across renewable energy, transmission, and emerging energy infrastructure development. The intern will contribute to research and analysis of permitting requirements. This internship is well suited for an undergrad student or graduate student pursuing environmental studies, public policy, planning, natural resources, as well as a law students interested in environmental, energy, land use, or regulatory matters.\nInternship Accountabilities\nSupport research and analysis related to environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and energy infrastructure development.\nAssist with the development and maintenance of tools, resources, and documentation that help organize environmental and regulatory information across projects.\nConduct research on emerging environmental, policy, and development considerations in the U.S. and Canada.\nSupport assessments of permitting and regulatory considerations across federal, state/provincial, and local jurisdictions.\nAnalyze information and help translate findings into clear summaries, presentations, matrices, and other resources for internal stakeholders.\nCollaborate with Environmental Affairs and cross-functional teams on renewable energy, transmission, and other infrastructure initiatives.\nSupport special projects and research assignments based on evolving business and project needs\nInternship Learning & Development Opportunities:\nThrough this internship, the Environmental Affairs Intern will gain practical exposure to:\nHands-on experience supporting environmental and regulatory initiatives within the renewable energy industry.\nExposure to environmental permitting, energy infrastructure development, and regulatory considerations across projects.\nOpportunities to build research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience collaborating with Environmental Affairs and cross-functional teams across Pattern.\nA broader understanding of how environmental considerations support the development and success of renewable energy projects.\nQualifications\nEducation/Experience Required\nCurrently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, JD, or other advanced degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Natural Resources, Law, Energy, or a related field.\nStrong research, analytical, and written communication skills.\nInterest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, environmental permitting, energy policy, or regulatory matters.\nAbility to synthesize complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical summaries and matrices.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.\nThe expected starting pay rate for this role is $26.00 - $28.00 USD/Hour. 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