Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC · 21 hours ago
Solar M&A and Origination Intern
Chicago, IL, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrNautilus Solar Energy is seeking a Summer Intern for their M&A team to support the acquisition of community solar and distributed energy assets. The intern will engage in various activities including project evaluation, financial modeling, and market research while gaining hands-on experience in the solar and renewable energy industries.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Prospect and evaluate potential solar acquisition opportunities
Identify new potential development partners and research existing partners
Policy and rate research: assist in researching state and local policies, utility tariffs, program rules, and other various assignments. Lead research of wholesale energy and capacity prices, community solar bill credit rates, retail rates, and renewable energy credit fundamentals and forecasting
Monitor, track, and report market updates through industry periodicals, interconnection queues, and program capacity lists
Assist with diligence and review of project opportunity information
Gather and review project information for internal review and pricing
Organize Partner Development and M&A events, offsites, and trainings
Provide other assistance to the Partner Development and M&A teams upon request
Review and manage data rooms for project diligence
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in bachelor's degree or master's degree program in finance, economics, or quantitative field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience with financial modeling including discounted cash flow and sensitivity analysis
Knowledge of key financing terms such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
Preferred
Prior renewable energy internships or coursework
Company
Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC
Nautilus Solar Energy®, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing clean energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$676MKey Investors
Greenprint CapitalCredit SuisseVirgo Investment Group
2025-07-23Undisclosed· $275M
2023-09-21Debt Financing· $202M
2021-04-22Debt Financing· $110M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cheng
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Rice
Co-Founder and Board Member at Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC
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