About this role
Crow Holdings Renewables (CHR) is a subsidiary of Crow Holdings, a leading real estate investment and development firm founded in 1948 and based in Dallas, Texas. CHR aims to apply the real estate company's development expertise and local presence in several of the fastest-growing solar markets across the U.S. to develop community- and utility-scale solar energy and battery storage projects across the country. With 18 offices across the U.S., Crow Holdings' local, on-the-ground presence amplifies its hands-on capabilities across a broad range of investment strategies, product types, and ventures in partnership with institutional investors. Crow Holdings has $35 billion in assets under management, one of the largest multifamily and industrial development platforms in the nation, and a diversified investment portfolio, pursuing compelling investment opportunities to capitalize on evolving, secular growth potential. For over 75 years, Crow Holdings' success has been rooted in its founding principles of partnership, collaboration, and alignment of interests. For more information, please visit: www.crowholdings.com.
Position Summary
Crow Holdings Renewables is seeking a Project Finance and Policy Intern. The role will primarily support project financing and underwriting duties for Community Solar, Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and Distributed Compute, including developing and manipulating financial models, updating project pipelines, and creating executive-level presentations for investors, lenders, and internal leadership. Secondarily, they will assist with tracking, researching, and summarizing state renewable energy policy developments. This includes legislation, public utility commission proceedings, tax incentive structures, procurement programs, and permitting and siting rules.
Primary Responsibilities
• Support senior Structured Finance team members in evaluating, underwriting, and executing tax equity, debt, and preferred equity financings through financial analysis, due diligence, and the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models
• Develop executive-ready presentations, business cases, briefing materials, and visual communications that clearly convey complex information to team and leadership audiences
• Conduct market and industry research, evaluate third-party and consultant data sources, monitor emerging trends, and communicate key findings to internal stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects by preparing analyses and materials for team reviews, organizing discussions, and business decision forums
• Create briefings on individual markets, including utility planning materials, load growth, and local policy
• Participate in industry group, trade association, and stakeholder working group calls, synthesizing key insights for development teams
• Support quantitative analysis of market and policy data, including interconnection queue analysis and pricing trends
Desired Skills & Experience
• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in Excel
• Self-motivated, proactive learner who can quickly ramp up in a dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver with an interest in improving processes and streamlining operations
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated achiever with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for the renewable energy industry