Engineering Intern - Advanced Energy Solutions

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

10d • $25 - $51

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Internship Term:
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and 2028. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
This job will be accepting applicants through 12pm on Jan 30 2026.
The Advanced Energy Solutions Intern will support the continued growth and impact of all of Rivian's advanced energy and smart charging initiatives. This includes supporting the management of Rivian's energy portfolio, analyzing and evaluating new commercial opportunities related to clean energy, and expanding the scope of existing initiatives. This role will help advance Rivian's core mission to preserve our planet for future generations, and help create new business opportunities that drive the adoption of EVs and clean charging.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree at an accredited university.
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Energy/Environmental Policy; Economics; Government/Political Science; Electrical Engineering; Business; Material Science; Computer/Data Science.
• Strong analytical skills, with a track record of combining data and research to support commercial initiatives.
• Professional or academic experience planning and executing complex projects that require coordination with multiple teams or organizations.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and priorities, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Ability to work 40 hours or more per week.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with clean energy sourcing, markets, technology, or other parts of the energy sector is ideal but not required.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and data visualization tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases, GTM plans, and other operational strategies for features and product offerings related to energy and the grid.
• Create and improve tools and processes used for energy portfolio management and clean energy sourcing.
• Engage with cross-functional partners in software, UX, marketing, and more to support deployment of features that support a better charging experience.
• Support the development and expansion of partnerships with other energy companies that can drive additional value for Rivian owners.
• Provide general research and analytical support to highlight energy market and policy opportunities for the AES team and leadership.

Benefits

• Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees