About Us:

IOWN is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is strongly targeted toward expertly developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Energy Storage) in all stages of the development life cycle. We strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and selling of top-tier renewable energy assets, and to achieve this, we place high value on building a cohesive team that is aligned with supporting our company goals.

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012 and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

We take great care in our consideration of every new hire, as each member of the team is an integral part in contributing to our success, and our company goal of being known for having highly skilled and professional employees. Our headquarter is located in the sunny beach town of Bird Rock, La Jolla, California one block from the ocean, and surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and local merchants.

Position Summary

IOWN is seeking a motivated Permitting Intern to join our Development team for Summer 2025. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity for a current student or recent graduate to gain experience in environmental permitting for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the U.S. The intern will contribute to real-world project development efforts while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in preparing environmental permit applications for renewable energy projects.
• Support project screening and due diligence activities.
• Review and provide comments on consultant reports and project screening documentation.
• Support light project management tasks, such as updating project trackers and timelines.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Permitting team or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Current student (junior or senior) pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or a related field or recent college graduate with a degree in one of the above disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Excellent written and oral communication a skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and experience reviewing technical documents.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Interest or prior experience in renewable energy development or environmental permitting.
• Excellent computer skills working with standard office equipment, computers and various software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS or other mapping tools.
• Current driver's license and ability to travel extensively is required. Must maintain legally required insurance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Travel up to 15%
• Employee may use a computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch, and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in San Diego, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.