Intern, Market Fundamentals
San Diego, California, United States
Who We Are Looking For
Clearway's Market Fundamentals team develops analytical tools and long-term models used to forecast wholesale power prices and support strategic decisionmaking across the company's development and investment pipeline. The team works at the intersection of energy markets, data science, and renewable energy economics-providing insights that shape how Clearway invests in and operates renewable and conventional generation assets.
The Market Fundamentals Intern will support the development, automation, and enhancement of Clearway's power price forecasting models. This role includes hands-on data analysis, maintaining and improving data pipelines, and helping implement automation to streamline modeling and reporting workflows. The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and eager to learn how energy markets work while contributing directly to high-impact modeling efforts.
This position is part of the 10-week Summer Internship Program at Clearway Energy Group beginning on June 1, 2026.
We are looking for students completing a bachelor's or starting a master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Throughout this summer internship program, you'll get exposure to real projects and challenges while gaining first-hand professional & market experience. At Clearway, you'll gain access to an innovative and fast-paced work environment. You'll also participate in networking and learning events with your fellow intern cohort.
If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
This is a hybrid role that will be based in the San Diego office. Our hybrid policy is that employees are in-office on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Program Timeline: (subject to change)
Applications Close: January 30
Interviews: February - March
Final Decision: March 31
Program Dates: June 1 - August 7
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1 etc.) or provide any assistance in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including OPT or CPT.
What You'll Be Doing
The Market Fundamentals intern's primary responsibilities will include:
Support the team's price forecasting through data collection, processing, and analysis.
Assist in developing and refining datasets used in fundamentals-based modeling of supply, demand, fuel prices, and system constraints.
Contribute to automation initiatives, including building scripts, tools, or dashboards to reduce manual effort and improve data accessibility.
Perform quality checks and validation of market data and model outputs.
Document workflows, assumptions, and code to ensure transparency and repeatability.
Collaborate with analysts and modelers to support adhoc research into market trends, policy changes, and system dynamics.
The Market Fundamental Intern will be assigned to an individual project and will present results to the team and leadership at the end of the internship on August 4th.
What You'll Bring
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Experience with Python, R, or another programming language used for data analysis.
Ability to work with large datasets and perform data cleaning, transformation, and visualization.
Curiosity about energy markets, renewable energy, or electricity system fundamentals.
Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
What Would Be Nice
Familiarity with production cost simulation modeling, GIS, SQL, Git, or workflow automation tools.
Experience with time-series analysis, forecasting methods, or energy market datasets.
Exposure to electricity markets such as CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or SPP.
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is not eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across All U.S. Locations
$23-$30USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website (https://benefitsatclearway.com/) .
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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