Intern

NYSERDA•New York, NY

6d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Siting Team is seeking an intern to support and improve its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Peer Review Program. The program provides independent, third-party technical reviews of battery energy storage project site plans and designs, helping municipalities and local officials understand proposed projects and assess compliance with applicable safety codes and standards during permitting. The intern will help manage ongoing peer review projects, track progress, coordinate with stakeholders, organize project information, and assess the program’s operations for potential improvements. The internship offers experience with battery energy storage technology, safety codes, and New York State’s permitting process. Interns may also attend meetings, trainings, and BESS site visits. This is a paid internship for students currently enrolled at an accredited college. The pay rate is $18 to $20 per hour, based on current class year. The internship is scheduled to begin in February 2027 and continue through December 2027. Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working and follow a telework policy combining in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters when not attending classes.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, energy studies, public policy, business administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders.
Interest in renewable energy, battery energy storage, or clean energy technologies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate peer review projects and track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
Support communication and coordination with technical reviewers and other stakeholders.
Review the current peer review process and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Collect and analyze program data to understand project timelines, common challenges, and overall program performance.
Help improve existing project management and tracking tools.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and site visits when available.
Provide biweekly internal status updates to program staff.
Work on process review documents for contractors.