ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
The Landowner Relations Intern will support the Landowner Manager and the Operations & Maintenance team in day-to-day activities related to landowner communication, documentation, and permitting support across Acciona Energía’s renewable energy projects. This internship provides hands-on learning in stakeholder engagement, land management, and renewable energy operations, offering exposure to how large-scale energy projects are managed and maintained.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder engagement Support
Assist with communication and outreach to landowners.
Participate in community engagement activities and landowner meetings.
Project & Permitting
Support permitting and compliance documentation, including tracking and organizing landowner notifications.
Help maintain accurate records of landowner communications, agreements, payments and permits in company systems.
Assist with preparing materials that translate technical project details (e.g., site maps, access routes) into clear, easy-to-understand formats.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (legal, construction, engineering, and operations) to understand how landowner information supports operational success.
Help with the intake and organization of data for projects entering operation.
Technical & Administrative Tasks
Learn and assist in using land management and permitting software, including:
SIGA: contract and payment management
Geographical Viewer (GIS): project mapping and spatial data visualization
CGA: permitting workflow management
Help with document organization, database updates, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Interest in renewable energy, stakeholder relations, and/or land management.
Preferred:
Coursework or experience related to renewable energy, land use, urban planning or environmental permitting.
Familiarity with GIS tools or mapping software.
Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) a plus.
Acciona Internship Program
As part of the Acciona Internship Program, you'll be assigned specific projects and goals, carefully defined by your manager, to apply your field of study through hands-on experience.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow interns during fun activities, such as a site visit to our Wind and PV facility, a summer company outing, and weekly intern lunches every Friday. You'll be part of our vibrant Chicago office community, where you can participate in various events and wellness activities open to all employees.
Our downtown Chicago office offers a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and break-out areas. Enjoy daily perks like coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center, making it an inspiring and comfortable place to work.
Interns will work 40 hours a week, on-site in the Chicago office.
Benefits
In addition to your base compensation, we offer other employment incentives, such as the option to enroll in the company’s benefit during your internship (medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, HSA company contribution, FSA options).
Job Location:
55 E. Monroe St., Suite 2009
Chicago, IL 60603
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.