Recent Graduate Program | Pine Gate Renewables

Students and Graduates

We are dedicated to developing and investing in the next generation of renewable energy leaders and have created a bespoke training program for recent graduates. We are looking for talented individuals who are innovative, have a passion for environmental sustainability and who are eager to put their knowledge and education to work with us.

Program Overview

As our industry continues to evolve, we must evolve with it. Our goal at Pine Gate Renewables is not just to build and operate solar projects, but to meet the greater nationwide demand for renewable energy through supporting job growth and innovation in this industry. Our leaders of tomorrow need training today. We want to support the entry of more talent in the solar industry so they can succeed and be a part of the solution. That’s why we designed an 18-month comprehensive training program that takes a cohort of recent graduates and prepares them for a career in this fascinating and important industry.

Our program will expand your knowledge on the solar industry, give you the opportunity to work collaboratively across functional areas and continue your education through various learning and development opportunities. Let’s see where solar can take you!

Life at Pine Gate

While we do work hard here at Pine Gate Renewables, we also appreciate the opportunity to have fun with each other. That’s why throughout the program, you will be given countless opportunities to mingle amongst your peers. Our current cohort has enjoyed field trips to some of our largest solar sites, team building activities and developed professional relationships in and outside of the classroom.

Meet our Participants

"I was fortunate enough to start my career with like-minded passionate young professionals, the support I have received from my cohort really elevated my experience at Pine Gate. I am able to learn from others while growing my career in an industry that is making a positive impact."
"The REAP program gives a holistic and in-depth perspective in multiple disciplines of solar development and how they all fit together to build and operate solar and storage projects. Working at Pine Gate has been very intellectually stimulating, mission driven, collaborative, and fun."
"Pine Gate’s Renewable Energy Analyst Program is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to make an immediate impact to a growing sector. The program is structured to give analysts the resources they need to learn, develop, and evolve into industry experts."

Locations

Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Fayetteville, NC and remote

July 2023

program start date

Phase 1

company values, solar knowledge, understanding our business model and on-the-job training

Phase 2

ongoing training, development and mentorship

Program Areas

project finance, operations or development

Department Details

Solar Development

Pine Gate’s Development group manages portfolio of over 20 GW of Solar and Storage projects across the United States. There are three deal teams in the development group, each manages different geographical region in the country while taking the project to inception to construction ready.

Development group also consists of following support teams:

Dev Engineering: Optimizes the site by using the most efficient design and the latest available technology
Transmission and Market Strategy: Ensure the quality of the project is good and has the right to inject the maximum power into the grid without facing any congestion
Energy Storage: Focuses on pairing storage technology with solar or on a standalone basis to create unique value proposition to our off-takers

Project Finance

The Project Finance team raises significant quantities of capital with providers of debt, tax equity and cash equity while using its understanding of complex financial structures to optimize the capital stack. In addition, they are key members of the development cycle as they collaborate with a multitude of departments within the company to enhance the overall investment of our sizeable pipeline of development assets. The team is a thought leader, process leader and increasingly a market leader.

Our Interview Process

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