Agrivoltaics & Land Management Intern (Environmental Affairs)
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
Agrivoltaics & Land Management Intern (Environmental Affairs) — Summer 2026
We’re seeking an Environmental Affairs Intern to join our U.S. team for a 10‑week summer internship (June–August) supporting agrivoltaics, vegetation management, and habitat restoration initiatives across our solar projects.
This role is ideal for students interested in range management, horticulture, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use on renewable energy sites.
Locations: Austin, TX | Denver, CO | San Francisco, CA
Schedule: 40 hours/week | Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Pay: $20/hour
Travel: Must be willing to travel to project sites to support agrivoltaics initiatives
What You’ll Do
- Support development of native seed mixes for solar sites during pre‑ and post‑construction phases
- Assist with invasive plant species management research and guidance
- Research agrivoltaics trends and competing solar projects across the U.S.
- Explore innovative land-use concepts such as pastured poultry at solar facilities
- Research agricultural technologies suitable for utility-scale solar projects
- Help develop a U.S. Invasive Plant Species Management Manual
- Prepare research summaries and presentations for internal teams
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Environmental Science, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Biology, or a related field
- Knowledge of native vegetation management, habitat restoration, or invasive species control
- Interest in agrivoltaics and sustainable land use in renewable energy
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with technical and cross‑functional teams
This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of renewable energy, agriculture, and ecological stewardship, working alongside environmental and asset management professionals.
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.
Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.
In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.