Development Intern

Internship

Student (College)

Job Title: Development Intern	Department: Development
Reports to: Senior Manager, Development	Effective Date: Summer 2026
Location: Hybrid, NY	Travel: 15%

POSITION PURPOSE:

This is a temporary, non-exempt position that will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Development. This individual will be responsible for regional market, permitting and interconnection research. this job requires a person who can act independently to complete discrete task assignments with resources provided by KCE and the position supervisor. the position requires minimal travel to the KCE Office in Albany/Brooklyn and to project locations to meet with local officials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Permitting Research & Support for New York

Compile information from project areas to understand local opinions and attitudes to battery energy storage/renewable energy development.

Assemble information from the permitting of energy storage from other projects in New York.

Support permitting efforts as needed for project in development.

Regional Market Research for New York and England

Assemble information from approved transmission upgrade projects in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine.

Compile research to support long-term regional strategic planning.
Support community outreach event for projects located in New York.
All other duties as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

Development experience within the respected region is a plus.
Ability to travel. Driver's license preferred but not required.
Familiarity with project management including scoping projects, estimating costs, and creating schedule and budgets using management software such as Excel, MS Project and Smartsheet.
Microsoft Office products experience.
Experience with GIS software.
Experience with land acquisition is a plus.
Knowledge of local and state-level permitting processes. Prior legal experience is a plus.
Knowledge of grid-scale batteries, renewable energy, energy markets, and electrical engineering is a plus.
Proven experience delivering time-sensitive projects.
Ability to work in a small team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Must be able to climb or balance
Must be able to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors, accommodations can be provided.

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