About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description:

FlexGen is seeking a Proposal Intern to join our team as part of our Early Careers Program. This internship is designed for a motivated, detail-oriented individual interested in proposal development, pricing support, automation, and process optimization within the renewable energy and energy storage industry.

The Proposal Intern will support the proposal team throughout the proposal lifecycle by assisting with document preparation, pricing inputs, data organization, and process documentation. This role provides hands-on exposure to automation tools, data workflows, and cross-functional collaboration with Business Development, Engineering, Product, and Operations teams

Major Job Responsibilities:

Proposal Support & Coordination

• Assist with proposal preparation, formatting, and document assembly under the guidance of senior proposal team.
• Help track proposal requests, deadlines, and required inputs throughout the proposal development process.
• Support maintenance of proposal templates, pricing files, and shared documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Pricing & Data Support

• Assist with pricing templates by inputting data, validating calculations, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Help document pricing assumptions, inputs, and outputs for internal review.
• Support consistency of data across proposal materials, templates, and shared systems.

Process Development & Documentation

• Assist in reviewing, documenting, and refining proposal workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Help organize SharePoint folders, proposal libraries, and version-controlled documents.
• Support creation of process guides, checklists, and internal documentation to improve efficiency and clarity

Automation & Systems Exposure

• Assist with basic automation and data tasks using tools such as Excel, Power Automate, Python, or SharePoint under supervision.
• Help test and maintain existing templates, automation tools, and workflows.
• Gain exposure to VBA automation, multi-application integrations (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and dynamic logic design.
• Support data cleaning, workflow prototyping, and process automation initiatives

Position Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in proposal development, automation, data analysis, or business process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with interest in developing advanced capabilities..
• Technical Skills (Exposure or Interest Preferred, Not Required):
• Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint): Interest in building KPI tracking dashboards, forecasting models, and dynamic reports.
• Excel VBA: Exposure to or interest in complex automation, multi-application integration (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and dynamic logic design.
• Python: Basic familiarity or coursework experience with data cleaning, workflow prototyping, and process automation.
• Java: Introductory understanding of automation architecture and API-driven workflows.
• Power Automate: Interest in workflow automation, SharePoint and Salesforce integrations, and RPA concepts.
• Salesforce CRM & Cloud Tools: Exposure to workflow mapping, opportunity management support, and data integration testing is a plus.
• Evisort or Contract Automation Systems: Familiarity with document automation and lifecycle management tools is helpful but not required.

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.