Regulatory Affairs Intern

NiSource • Chester, VA

9d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This 12-week summer internship program is designed for students entering their junior or senior year in the fall of 2027. The role is based in Chester, Virginia, and candidates must reside within 50 miles of the reporting location to be eligible. The ideal candidate is interested in how government policy and regulation impact critical infrastructure, utility services, and customer outcomes. They possess strong analytical skills, enjoy researching complex issues, and are eager to learn about the intersection of public policy, business strategy, and utility operations.

Requirements

• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Communications, Law/pre-Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in utility regulation, energy policy, broadband policy, telecommunications, government affairs, or public administration.
• Familiarity with the Virginia legislative process or regulatory environment.
• Experience researching public policy or regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Previous internship or leadership experience demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and summarize activities of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Virginia General Assembly, and relevant federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct research on regulatory, legislative, and policy issues affecting utility operations and customer programs.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of regulatory filings, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support regulatory proceedings by gathering data, tracking case activity, and summarizing Commission orders and regulatory developments.
• Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes and prepare impact summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with compliance tracking and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries.
• Maintain regulatory records, filing systems, and data repositories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect information and support regulatory initiatives.
• Participate in special projects involving utility regulation, customer programs, broadband deployment, renewable energy policy, infrastructure investment, and economic development initiatives.

Benefits

• The selected intern will gain exposure to: Virginia State Corporation Commission proceedings and processes, Utility regulatory strategy and compliance, Legislative and policy analysis, Utility rate and tariff concepts, Broadband, telecommunications, and energy policy issues, Regulatory research and stakeholder communications, Cross-functional utility operations and business decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree