LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.
LRE is currently seeking interns for the calendar year of 2025 (summer interns)!
Company Overview
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company building a sustainable future for all. The company owns and operates a portfolio of 32 wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity and is actively developing and contracting a robust pipeline of new renewable energy projects. LRE takes a tailored, full-lifecycle approach to its projects, which is underpinned by its long-term ownership model and purpose-driven culture that is dedicated to benefiting its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of the largest defined pension plans in Canada, with C$128.6 billion in net assets (as at Dec 31, 2023).
As passionate renewable energy advocates, we take great pride in responsible development and the safe operation of our projects. We are focused on building sustainable solutions for clean, renewable energy, and we remain dedicated to empowering communities through energy independence, job creation, and lasting partnerships.
We model this everyday through our values of
Acting with Integrity
Sustainability in All We Do
Diversity in Action
Empowering Our People
Safety and Health of Our Teams
Celebrate and Have Fun
Purposeful Collaboration
Job Summary:
LRE is currently seeking interns for the calendar year of 2025 (summer interns).
An intern’s responsibilities will vary depending on the assigned department you are placed in. The goal of our internship program is to provide students with on-the-job experience and a robust learning plan. Interns will be placed in one of the following departments based on applicants’ interest and educational background and the needs of LRE’s business (Accounting and Finance, Commercial, Engineering, Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal).
What can you expect as an intern?
- To work alongside LRE professionals and gain hands-on experience with projects related to your field
- Participate in vital industry research and lead process improvements in your department
- Learn valuable occupational skills and get a head start on your career
- Attend professional development trainings
- Be a part of a program surrounded around four main pillars
- Projects with a Purpose
- Make an Impact
- Peer Guidance
- Professional Growth
- Work alongside fellow undergraduate interns in an internship cohort with company planned professional and social events
Essential Functions:
- Support the team you are placed on by fulfilling tasks assigned by direct supervisor
- Build relationships with relevant stakeholders through informal and formal meetings
- Relevant job shadowing within your department
- Learning technical skills related to the industry and applying those to assigned projects and duties
- Prepare communication materials and project work
- Prepare a final project for a company presentation at the end of your internship
- Collaborate with cross-functional peers on relevant projects
- Attend all relevant meetings and be an active participant
- Complete all required trainings and take advantage of available training resources and professional development opportunities
- Attend all internship events
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of undergraduate schooling at the time of application
- Currently working towards a degree relevant to the industry you are interested in pursuing
- Ability to communicate and work well with both small and large teams
- Interest in LRE’s mission and values
- Adapt quickly based on the needs of the business
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges as they arise
- Commitment, ability and prior experience in meeting deadlines for projects
- Enjoys working in a very “hands on” and detail-oriented environment
- Self-starter with flexibility, desire to learn, willing to ask questions and take ownership of projects
- Microsoft Outlook experience a plus
- PowerPoint experience a plus
- Ability to relocate to one of LRE’s corporate offices – LRE does not provide relocation
- Willingness to be located in-person at one of our corporate offices
Physical Demands:
- Position will require sitting for long periods of time.
- Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.
What We Do
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
