MidAtlantic Internship - Summer 2026
About The Position
Advanced Energy United's MidAtlantic Policy Team is seeking a summer policy intern to support legislative and regulatory strategy in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This internship offers hands-on experience in state energy policy, stakeholder engagement, and coalition management during a critical period for clean energy advocacy in the MidAtlantic. Working directly with our Managing Director for the MidAtlantic, the intern will contribute to active legislative campaigns, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder coordination efforts across both states. This role is ideal for students interested in state policy, energy markets, government relations, or public interest advocacy who want to see how policy gets made—and who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help make it happen.
Requirements
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented
- Intellectually curious
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Responsibilities
- Legislative Research & Analysis: Track and analyze energy-related legislation in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; prepare bill summaries, policy memos, and legislative tracking reports; conduct research on policy models from other states and best practices in transmission, distributed energy resources, and grid modernization.
- Stakeholder Coordination Support: Assist with coalition partner communications and meeting coordination; maintain stakeholder contact lists and engagement tracking; prepare briefing materials for legislators, regulators, and coalition partners; support member company outreach and education efforts.
- Regulatory Proceedings & Comment Development: Monitor Maryland Public Service Commission (MD PSC), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU), and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) dockets; assist in drafting regulatory comments and testimony; research technical issues related to utility programs, grid planning, and energy markets.
- Event Planning & Communications: Support planning and logistics for stakeholder briefings, roundtables, and legislative education events; draft talking points, one-pagers, and fact sheets for policymakers and media; maintain internal project tracking systems and meeting notes; coordinate with communications team on press materials and social media content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
