Pre-Construction Intern (Summer 2027)

Overview

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. 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.

Our 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.

Headquartered 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

Responsibilities

Internship Purpose

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Pre-Construction Intern to join our Chicago office and gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, estimating, and procurement activities that help move renewable energy projects toward construction. The intern will work closely with the Pre-Construction team on two key initiatives focused on improving how we evaluate construction costs and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) proposals. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in renewable energy, construction management, engineering, estimating, or project development.

Internship Accountabilities

• Develop an organized cost benchmarking database using historical information and project estimates.
• Help establish benchmarks that can support early-stage project estimating.
• Identify trends and differences across project types and contractor proposals.
• Organize historical information that can support future project evaluations
• Support the Pre-Construction team in evaluating pricing and proposal assumptions
• Complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship

Internship Learning & Development Opportunities:

Through this internship, the Pre-Construction Intern will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical exposure to construction estimating, cost benchmarking, contractor proposal analysis, and EPC procurement across multiple renewable energy technologies.
• Build tools alongside the Pre-Construction team while developing a stronger understanding of how projects move from early-stage development toward construction.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an interest in construction costs and project economics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including an interest in organizing and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies across complex information.
• Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, estimating, or EPC procurement.

The expected starting pay rate for this role is $26.00 - $28.00 USD/Hour. This range is an estimate and pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.