Regulatory Compliance Intern

Acciona • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. At ACCIONA Energía, we’re looking for a Regulatory Compliance Intern to join our team and support the development and operations of renewable energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers on real-world projects, from regulatory research to analytics, while gaining hands-on experience in the renewable energy industry.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a technical or legal related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective team player who can also work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Power BI, analytics tools.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel if required.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review and update NERC and internal compliance training materials for integration into Workday Learning modules.
• Analyze ISO/RTO reliability standards and market rules to support the development of a comprehensive, region-specific compliance checklist.
• Evaluate and revise existing regulatory compliance procedures and processes to ensure alignment with current ISO/RTO and NERC requirements.
• Assist in the design and implementation of an integrated Regulatory Compliance Dashboard to enhance monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Take on additional Regulatory Compliance support tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• option to enroll in the company’s benefit during your internship (medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, HSA company contribution, FSA options)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees