Project Planning & Cost Controls Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Position  

Project Planning & Cost Controls Intern

Location  

Bloomington, MN (HQ) 

About Us

Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit or follow the company on LinkedIn. 

About This Role  

Geronimo Power's Development team is seeking a Project Planning & Cost Control Intern for Summer 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout various stages of development and construction. The intern will gain exposure to project controls, data analytics, financial forecasting, portfolio reporting, and process improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced project professionals. This role will provide meaningful project work that contributes directly to the success of the business, offering insight into how large-scale renewable energy projects are planned, monitored, and delivered. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and present on their experience and accomplishments at the end of the internship.

Responsibilities 

• Support project planning, forecasting, and reporting activities across a portfolio of renewable energy projects.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and organization of project performance data.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of dashboards, management reports, and executive presentations.
• Help identify trends, risks, and opportunities through schedule, cost, and portfolio analysis.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on reporting, forecasting, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with maintaining project controls tools, templates, and key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Procurement, and Project Management teams on data and reporting needs.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve project visibility, decision-making, and organizational performance.
• Prepare project summaries, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure development, project controls, or business analytics.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, visualization tools, or dashboard development.
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, forecasting, or financial analysis concepts.
• Experience using Power BI, Excel Power Query, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership through coursework, student organizations, internships, or extracurricular activities.

What You’ll Get

• Hands-on experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Exposure to project planning, forecasting, reporting, and portfolio management.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Networking opportunities with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
• Real-world experience with project analytics and business decision-making.
• Opportunity to present internship accomplishments to company leadership.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on education, prior experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Our Commitment

Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.