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Market Intelligence Intern

San Antonio, TX

$13.50 - $18/hr

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Land Outreach Intern

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Land Outreach Intern OCI Energy is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale ... This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in renewable energy ...

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How much do renewable energy intern jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for renewable energy intern in the United States is $63,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a renewable energy intern do?

A Renewable Energy Intern supports projects related to sustainable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power. Responsibilities may include conducting research, analyzing data, assisting with technical reports, and supporting project development. Interns may work with engineers, analysts, or policy teams to advance renewable energy initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in the clean energy sector and helps develop skills in sustainability, engineering, and data analysis.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a renewable energy intern?

To thrive as a Renewable Energy Intern, you generally need a background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with strong analytical and research skills. Familiarity with energy modeling software, data analysis tools like Excel or MATLAB, and basic knowledge of industry standards are helpful assets. Effective communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies enable interns to effectively contribute to projects, support technical teams, and adapt to the fast-evolving nature of the renewable energy sector.

What types of projects or responsibilities can a renewable energy intern expect to work on?

As a Renewable Energy Intern, you may support ongoing projects by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing technical reports, and assisting with site assessments or feasibility studies. Interns often collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other team members to contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, or geothermal projects. You might also help with monitoring system performance, attending team meetings, and staying updated on industry trends and regulations. This exposure provides valuable hands-on experience and a clearer understanding of how renewable energy initiatives are developed and managed.

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Infographic showing various Renewable Energy Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,478 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Intern - Renewables Data Analytics

WEC Energy Group

Green Bay, WI • On-site, Remote

$23.10/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Posted 4 days ago


WEC Energy Group rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Renewables Data Analytics intern starting May/June 2027. This position can be located in Green Bay, Wisconsin or Milwaukee, Wisconsin locations. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/in-office). The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.10 with paid company holidays. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2027 with potential to work part-time during the fall.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Renewables Analytics team is focused on enabling data-based decision making through clear metrics, monitoring, and robust data analytics for a large operating fleet of renewable energy projects. As an intern you will be involved in day-to-day support, business requirement gathering, data preparation, data analysis, data visualization and other activities including attending and participating in various meetings as part of the team.

Job Responsibilities

   Develop architecture & maintain databases of critical equipment meta data
   Manage data flows and data pipelines that feed real-time predictive models and other data tools
   Work closely with Renewables team, business & data analysts, and IT support groups to solve data access, architecture, and process needs
   Use available data to review the performance and reliability of wind / solar / battery storage assets
   Collaborate with Renewables team to design and deploy analytics and KPI reporting at a fleet level
   Perform ad hoc investigations of emergent equipment issues
   Manage the ETL process for transforming operational SCADA data into aggregated data repositories
   Empower subject matter experts with self-service access to raw and aggregated data
   Alternate between remote and office work as needed (hybrid setting) 
   Travel to generation sites in remote locations in WI, MI, MN, IA, IL, or IN

Minimum Qualifications

   High School Diploma, GED, or HSED 
   Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree with a graduation date after June 2027
   Minimum GPA of 2.8 
   Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

   Experience writing code, programs, and/or algorithms 
   Experience with data mining, analysis, engineering, and/or visualization
   SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, Athena), VBA, API, Python/R, and Power BI
   DevOps and GitHub experience 
   Renewable energy technology, especially wind, solar, and energy storage experience
   Strong initiative, collaborative, prioritization, critical thinking skills and time management skills

End Date: 11/15/2026 

Pay Range Minimum:  $23.10

Pay Range Maximum:  $27.55

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.  At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates. 
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
 

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