Company
Longroad Energy is a renewable energy company focused on the development and operation of wind and solar projects throughout North America and was founded by the former executive team of First Wind. In addition to being a renewable energy developer, financier, and constructor of renewable energy projects, Longroad Energy provides operations and asset management services to operating wind and solar assets. Longroad is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our company, industry, and the communities in which we operate. In support our commitment to DEI in these communities, we are implementing this internship opportunity. This internship program is designed to increase representation of historically underrepresented groups in the fields of finance and renewable energy.
Program Description
Longroad Energy’s internship program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from underrepresented communities to explore careers in renewable energy. In 2025, Longroad will offer paid internship positions that create challenging hands-on learning experiences for college juniors, entering their senior year in the Fall. Selected interns will participate in a 10–12-week summer program that includes onboarding, structured work experience, mentoring, and exposure both to department-specific and company-wide personnel and activities
Job Purpose
Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Intern will apply his/her skills to support the daily computing needs of the Longroad staff. You will engage with end-users via phone, chat, and e-mail and perform problem determination remotely as well as at the user’s Boston office workstations. This person will need to come into the Boston office at least 3x a week.
You will have the opportunity to expand your IT knowledge by participating in various projects and working with different areas of the organization to prepare you for your next career step at Longroad.
You will be part of a team that nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares in success, rewards excellence, and takes pride in being part of making a positive change to the future of our planet
Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems and applications including desktops, laptops, operating systems, desktop software, and enterprise applications
- Assit in reviewing, updating, and creating documentation and FAQ’s
- New hire setup which includes but is not limited to: application training, phone provisioning, account creation, and new hire IT orientation
- Support end users by resolving incidents and helping to establish and sustain SLA. This includes but not limited to: Windows 10, Office 365 software suite, Slack, Teams, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Adobe Acrobat, system patches, anti-virus, file and print sharing, WIFI, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, password resets, etc
- Set up, manage, and troubleshoot common area systems such as the conference rooms
- Manage and maintain a complete inventory of IT assets
- Track new orders and coordinate delivery and receiving of IT assets
Qualifications:
- Preferred major of Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant major
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Interest in Renewable Energy industry
- Curiosity
- Self-starter
- Strong written and organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Cover letter highly preferred
- Undergraduate student at a 4-year college
- Interest in renewable energy industry
- This position has been established to provide opportunities for students from underrepresented demographics in the fields of finance and renewable energy, including first-generation college students
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.
Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.
Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.
