2026 Summer Intern, Energy Consulting (Remote)

IIIIIIUS • VA

93d • $41,614 - $70,744

About The Position

We are hiring an intern to work in our Utility Programs and Services Advisory Consulting & Analytics practice. You will contribute to the enhancement of the analytical capabilities of the team, develop subject matter expertise in the Distributed Energy Resources (i.e., energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, energy storage and more) technologies, and help support utilities expand their DER efforts to meet the demands of the future. The Energy Consulting & Analytics team is a leader in utility demand-side planning, program design, and program implementation analytics. Our highly collaborative team structure, thorough understanding of our client’s needs, and our ability to connect the practical on-the-ground experience enable us to help clients make big things possible. As part of your role, you will have opportunities to apply your academic knowledge while interacting with experts and clients in the field. Our interns are provided with training to develop consulting skills as well as specialized skillsets in the DER space in an environment that fosters growth. This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. The internship can be fully remote from any U.S. location. Pay is expected to be $28 per hour. At this time, we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance.

Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s degree.
• By start date, acceptance/enrollment verification, or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses in Energy Management, Energy Policy, and Planning, Public Policy, Economics, or another closely related subject.
• Must be able to pass any required background check(s), which may include drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for the energy industry, with a specific interest in DERs.
• Knowledge of energy policy and regulation especially related to DER / DSM.
• Experience in regulatory and public stakeholder processes would be highly valued.
• Understanding of economic valuation such as NPV and IRR analysis, and utility cost-effectiveness tests.
• Experience with data identification, collection, transformation, and analysis.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including knowledge of basic programming.
• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts to appropriate stakeholders.
• Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.
• Experience with data handling in advanced excel.
• Experience with energy modeling tools (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus).
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and upholds the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance quantitative and economic analyses that assess Distributed Energy Resources (DER) value.
• Support strategic decision-making by evaluating and benchmarking decarbonization programs for multiple projects.
• Support the development of internal- and external-facing tools and projects that enable strategic decision-making processes.
• Assist with market research on various DER technologies and programs and gather data to benchmark DER programs.
• Assist with developing innovative energy efficiency and electrification program strategies and designs.
• Develop energy-saving calculations and economic analyses for the residential and commercial sectors supporting utility energy efficiency programs.
• Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions, presenting analytical outputs using PowerBI, R, and/or Python visualization tools.
• Contribute to the preparation of client presentations and short reports to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Pay is expected to be $28 per hour.
• The internship can be fully remote from any U.S. location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree