Business Development Intern, Services - SOLV Energy, LLC

Job Description Summary:
The Business Development Intern will liaise closely with the Services Business Development team to coordinate SOLV pursuit of project opportunities

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• To assist in BusDev "Go/NoGo" decision, review incoming RFPs (Request For Proposal) and be able to understand and summarize key Opportunity parameters in succinct and accurate fashion (i.e. Client, Location, MW capacity, Interconnection Voltage, COD deadline, RFP deadline etc.).
• Create Opportunity folders on shared network drive and MS Teams channel.
• Update and maintain Opportunity folders on shared network drive and MS Teams channel as additional project information issued by Client.
• Support Business Development team for a "Go" RFP, in leading the Opportunity kick-off meeting, including summarizing of RFP parameters, site-specific information, deliverables, and respective team tasks and deadlines.
• Support Business Development team for a "Go" RFP, in populating and updating the MS Dynamics template with key Opportunity parameters and update MS Dynamics entry with new Opportunity information as needed throughout RFP process.
• Take accurate meeting minutes and track assigned deliverables.
• Follow-up with team members regarding assigned tasks and due dates.
• Assist with scheduling SOLV team and Client meetings.
• Update status of each assigned project for weekly team meetings.
• Develop basic working knowledge of renewable energy subject matter (primarily utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems) to facilitate performance of duties.
• Follow up with Clients and Prospects on discussed or quoted projects

• Follow industry news for project announcements, sales, and transfer'
• Additional duties and tasks may be assigned to support Business Development efforts.

• Current candidate for Bachelors or Masters degree in science or technology
• Interest in utility-scale solar and storage preferred
• Basic understanding of utility-scale solar design and engineering principles preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Detail- and task-oriented
• Well-organized
• Teamwork ethos
• Self-motivated
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and synthesize new information
• Comfortable with math and discussing cost items with Owners
• Eagerness to learn and teach
• Work well with multiple team members and across disciplines
• Proficient in online document management
• Proficient with computer programs, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word processing packages

• Interest and ability to quickly learn new subject matter as required to perform tasks effectively.
• Interest in learning market and client development principles in a professional service industry setting
• Ability to interact with external and internal clients professionally
• Ability to prioritize and manage many tasks simultaneously
• Ability to face and overcome new challenges seen in the course of work
• Ability to work and interact with members of staff at various levels in the organization
• Ability to quickly arrive at workable decisions and to adapt self to changing working conditions and priorities
• Full Time Position

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range:

$19.00 - $21.00

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.