Summer 2027 Intern - Corporate Citizenship - Federal Affairs & Sustainability

PSEG•Newark, NJ

6d•$38,100 - $57,200•Hybrid

About The Position

PSEG is seeking a Summer 2027 Staff Intern in the Corporate Citizenship – Federal Affairs & Sustainability department. The intern will support the Director, Public Policy and Sustainability, and the Manager, Sustainability Reporting and Data Analytics in developing, executing, and refining the company’s sustainability-related initiatives. This is a hybrid position, with at least three onsite days per week. The internship is paid hourly, and interns are expected to work 40 hours per week over the summer. Candidates should be able to commute to their designated work location; housing, transportation, and immigration support are not provided. The intern will work with professionals on sustainability data analytics, research and reporting, and third-party sustainability assessments. This includes analyzing enterprise sustainability data and industry trends, researching utility sustainability practices and energy policies, and helping prepare information and responses for external assessments.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in environment, sustainability, business, engineering, science, or technology.
Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2030. Students graduating in May or June 2027 are not eligible unless enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in fall 2027.
Must have completed freshman-level coursework.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record, as the position requires travel to various PSEG locations.
Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer internship and able to commute to the designated work location as needed.

Nice To Haves

3.0 GPA.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Strong decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.
Comfortable taking a position on a topic and articulating a viewpoint.
Works well in a team environment and is open-minded about receiving feedback and coaching.
Comfortable working with web-based tools and MS Excel.
Passionate about sustainability and related topics.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze enterprise sustainability data and identify qualitative and quantitative insights.
Conduct industry analysis and present findings to team members to inform company strategy on sustainability, affordability, and reliability.
Research and report on corporate sustainability best practices among utilities, including clean technology, disclosure trends, targets and goals, progress against goals, regulatory events, and compliance developments.
Research state and federal energy policies and keep abreast of energy industry developments.
Participate in technical webinars on trends shaping electric and gas utilities.
Support the gathering of information and preparation of responses to third-party sustainability assessments, including Dow Jones CSA and Sustainalytics.