Project Development Intern at Blue Energy in Chevy Chase, MD

Summary: Blue Energy is focused on unlocking energy abundance and affordability through innovative nuclear energy solutions. The Project Development Intern will support site evaluations, project pathways, and stakeholder communication efforts in utility-scale energy infrastructure development. Responsibilities: - Conduct evaluations of potential project sites, including transmission proximity, water access, logistics feasibility, environmental constraints, etc - Compile transmission and interconnection data and information to evaluate and strategize interconnection pathways - Help organize title materials, mineral ownership summaries, easement mapping, and option structures to support site control strategy - Contribute to early-stage commercial narratives, including load growth trends, industrial siting logic, and co-location opportunities (e.g., data centers, industrial load) - Prepare briefing materials for meetings with utilities, economic development agencies, landowners, and local officials - Assist in building structured trackers, screening tools, and development workflows to support multiple projects in parallel Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Energy Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Real Estate, or a related field - Interest in infrastructure development, energy transition, or large-scale project development - Strong analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information quickly Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to energy markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, NYISO, etc.) is helpful but not required - Familiarity with GIS tools a plus! Required Skills: Energy Systems, Environmental Science, Analytical Thinking Important Skills: GIS Tools, Infrastructure Development Nice-to-Have Skills: Communicator, Commercially Curious