About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Renewable Energy (Clean Energy).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program overview

This two-year, full-time Clean Energy Rotation Program is an entry-level rotational role based in Princeton Junction, NJ (hybrid). The program is designed to give early-career professionals broad exposure across development, engineering & construction, and finance & asset management at a confidential client that develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across the U.S.

• Duration: 24 months (three 8-month rotations)
• Format: Full-time, hybrid (Princeton Junction office + remote as required)
• Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 base (depending on experience)
• Outcome: Permanent placement upon successful completion

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What You’ll Do

• Join each rotation as a full contributor with real deliverables from week one
• Support live projects through analysis, financial modeling, permitting and interconnection support, technical reviews and site visits
• Work on technical design and contractor coordination during Engineering & Construction rotations
• Perform investment analysis, project finance support and commercial asset management tasks in Finance & Asset Management rotations
• Present rotation deliverables to senior leadership and receive structured feedback
• Learn from an assigned mentor and build cross-functional fluency to accelerate your clean energy career

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Qualifications

We hire for aptitude and attitude. Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in clean energy and the energy transition
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data and spreadsheets
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; confidence working across teams
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn across multiple disciplines
• Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship stated)
• No prior energy experience required — internships, research or campus involvement that show initiative are a plus

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What We Offer

• $80,000 - $100,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid work from the Princeton Junction office
• Structured two-year rotation program with a dedicated mentor and visibility to executives
• Guaranteed permanent placement on successful completion of the program
• Health, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO
• Relocation support for candidates moving to New Jersey
• Hands-on experience across project development, engineering and finance in the Northeast clean energy build-out

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Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Princeton Junction, NJ (hybrid). Some travel to project sites in the region may be required.
• Employment type: Full-time

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Notes on Eligibility & EEO

Careertakes is partnering with a confidential client to recruit for this role. The confidential client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.