People Intern (Summer 2027)

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

DESRI seeks talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated students to join our Summer 2027 internship program. The internship is a 10-week program that runs from June through August, depending on academic calendars.

Depending on project needs and interests, you may contribute to projects across the following teams:

• →Recruiting: You may support initiatives across the recruiting lifecycle, including candidate research and sourcing, recruiting analytics, interview and program coordination, employer branding, and projects designed to improve DESRI’s ability to identify and attract exceptional talent.
• →Human Capital: You may contribute to projects involving employee programs, learning and development, performance and talent management, organizational planning, people analytics, and other initiatives supporting the employee experience and DESRI’s broader organizational goals.

Across these assignments, you’ll have an opportunity to see how people and operational decisions support a growing renewable energy investment, development, and operating platform.

• We’re interested in analytical, accomplished students with a demonstrated interest in business operations, recruiting, human capital, organizational strategy, or related fields.
• Intellectually curious individuals with strong written and verbal communication abilities, analytical acumen, sound judgment, and an interest in solving organizational problems will excel in this role.
• A record of academic and/or professional achievement is required.
• The ability to collaborate effectively, exercise discretion, manage multiple priorities, and approach both quantitative and qualitative problems thoughtfully is vital to this role.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with data and developing clear, actionable conclusions from their analyses.
• A high level of initiative, attention to detail, and interest in learning how a growing organization operates are strongly preferred.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate or graduate students who are in their final year of full-time study following the internship.
• Undergraduate interns will be paid $6,000 per month with a $5,000 housing stipend. Graduate interns will be paid $10,000 per month with a $5,000 housing stipend.