National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.
National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.
Environmental Intern
- Job Title
- Environmental Intern
- Job ID
- 27544020
- Location
- Bloomington, MN 55437
- Other Location
- Description
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National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.
National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.
What You'll Do:
- Review EPC vegetation submittals in regards to active projects and projects in development and formulate site specific plan for seeding and post COD vegetation maintenance. (Nobles, Yellow Bud, Wild Springs, Henderson, and other projects)
- Assist with documenting, tracking, and reporting project/program specific goals/milestones in relation to vegetation management or other permitting requirements
- Assist in managing the close out of SPCC permits in regards to active projects(Nordic 3, Bingham, & Temperance)
- Assist in providing field inspection of solar projects to assess vegetation conditions and growth
- Explore vegetation options outside of traditional mowing with project landowners or other stakeholders: Grazing/Farming
- Perform cost benefit analysis in conjunction with Solar facility mangers to self- perform vegetation at solar projects
- Have or pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Engineering or related
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take on a wide variety of tasks with enthusiasm and diligence
- Able to work independently as well as contribute to the team effort