Generalist Intern (Summer 2026)

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 12 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

About the role

DESRI seeks talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated individuals, with a desire to learn, to join our summer internship program. The internship is an opportunity to participate in the development, acquisition, and management of renewable energy assets. You will become part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of solar, battery-storage, and wind projects, in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail. This DESRI internship will be in our New York or Denver Offices.

What you'll do

There are many paths you can take as an intern—each involves collaborating with a diverse set of colleagues across the company on challenging, high-impact projects designed to help you learn, grow, and gain a deeper understanding of what it’s like to work with us. Throughout the summer, you’ll work closely with a mentor and project managers, who will support your professional development. You’ll be able to strengthen your skills—and develop new ones—via robust learning opportunities customized for interns. Interns will also make at least one site visit to an operating solar asset, participate in intern events, and present to DESRI at the end of the summer. The generalist internship will allocate projects across our Finance & Acquisitions, Strategy, Development, Asset Management, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Corporate Finance, Project Management, Project Delivery, Preconstruction, Business Operations, and Special Projects teams.

Qualifications

• We’re interested in highly analytical, accomplished students. Intellectually curious individuals with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities, analytical acumen, and an entrepreneurial mindset will excel in this role.
• A proven record of academic and/or professional achievement is required.
• The ability to collaborate well with a small team, keen organizational skills when working on multiple projects, and a high level of motivation are vital to this role.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience with the renewable energy sector is required.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate or graduate students who are in their final year of full-time study.
• The pay for undergraduates participating in this internship is $5,000 monthly with a $5,000 housing stipend. MBA interns are paid $8,000 monthly with a $5,000 housing stipend.