Corporate Development Intern

Job Description: Corporate Development Intern

Reports to: VP, Corporate Development

Location: San Antonio, TX (HQ)

OCI Energy is a San Antonio-based developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Since 2011, we have built a portfolio of nearly 8 GW developed or in development, with buyers such as Con Edison and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and we are targeting up to 15 GW by 2030. We are also launching a new data center business line.

We are seeking a Corporate Development Intern who will report directly to and work closely with our VP of Corporate Development. This is a paid, in-office internship. We believe the best learning happens side by side with the team, where interns can sit in on discussions, ask questions in real time, and see how deals come together. High-performing interns may be considered for a full-time role.

Summary:

The Intern will support sourcing, screening, and due diligence on solar and energy storage acquisition targets, as well as energy market research. The role involves close coordination with internal land, development, interconnection, and finance teams. The Intern may also join external calls and meetings with project developers as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Research and identify project developers interested in selling their projects
• Coordinate and track due diligence on acquisition targets across internal teams
• Support preliminary financial analysis and present findings to management
• Conduct research on North American and international energy markets
• Maintain and update the acquisition database for all projects under review
• Support research and early-stage initiatives for our new data center business

Qualifications:

• Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree, or a recent graduate, in finance, economics, business, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable using AI tools to speed up research and analysis and to quickly learn new topics on your own
• Able to work in-office in San Antonio during standard business hours (minimum 20 hours per week; up to 40 when available).
• Strong research, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey conclusions and recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• Customer-facing experience (retail, hospitality, sales, etc.)
• Interest in renewable energy, power markets, or data centers
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., Google Earth, ArcGIS) or basic financial analysis in Excel

What You'll Gain:

• Direct exposure to renewable energy development and acquisitions
• Direct mentorship from a Vice President, with exposure to senior leadership as projects require
• Real deliverables presented to leadership
• A potential path to a full-time role

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.