Internships
Calling Changemakers
Do you want to be part of the climate solution, work alongside a talented mentor and colleagues, and enhance a supportive and energetic culture? Founded in 1995, Energy Solutions is an employee-owned clean energy and climate mitigation consulting firm. We deliver large-scale environmental benefits by engineering, designing, and implementing market-based energy efficiency and demand management solutions. We also develop policies that are better for businesses and better for society with a focus on equity and access. We have a talented and committed team, provide a stimulating, healthy, and participatory workplace, and emphasize innovative approaches to maximize the reach and value of our services. With just over 500 staff, we are honored to serve a diverse range of utility, public agency, commercial, and industrial clients.
Energy Solutions Interns will have opportunities to shine! As an Intern, you can network across the company, connect with other Interns, and present your work to supportive stakeholders. Our Internships are:
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- Full to part-time (20-40 hours a week).
- Remote.
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- Undergraduates: $21/hour.
- Graduate students: $24/hour.
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In order to be eligible for the Internship program, you must be:
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- Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program.
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- Please note we are unable to accept applications from first-year undergraduate students or recent graduates who are not enrolled in a program.
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- A US Citizen or permanent resident.
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- Please note we are unable to host international students, including those with or without sponsorship.
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- Available to meet your weekly hours requirement between May and August 2026.
- Motivated by Energy Solutions’ mission to reduce carbon emissions with an equity lens.
- Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program.
You may apply to up to 2 positions per cycle.
Our Internship opportunities, paired with Energy Solutions’ mission-driven approach, create a perfect environment for people who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.
To apply, please submit:
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- Your updated resume/CV.
- 2 short essays that meets the criteria below.
- A work sample that meets the criteria below.
Your short essays must:
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- Be an original document written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. Any application submitted with material written by or with ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs will be disqualified from consideration.
- Be between 250 and 500 words each.
- Answer the following prompts:
- Describe how you have overcome adversity and applied the lessons learned to your academic, professional, or personal life.
- Describe how the internship you apply for will enhance or help launch your career in an energy related industry.
Your work sample must:
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- Be an original document written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. Any application submitted with material written by or with ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs will be disqualified from consideration.
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- You are permitted to submit an excerpt from a larger document, including a document you wrote in collaboration with others. If you submit an excerpt from a group project, please indicate which sections were written by you.
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- Be between 1 and 3 pages long, single or double spaced, not including sources. You may submit a document longer than 3 pages but we will not read past the 3rd page.
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- Demonstrate your ability to communicate your thinking about an idea. This is vague by design; anything that you wrote—whether for a class, a job, or for personal reasons—and are proud of will probably suffice.
- Focus on a topic important to you. The topic does not have to be related to the internship you are applying for, but if it is, all the better.
- Be an original document written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. Any application submitted with material written by or with ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs will be disqualified from consideration.
Our Summer 2026 Internship applications close on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST!
We will not accept late applications or make exceptions regarding the criteria. Applications sent in via email or past the deadline will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close our applications before the deadline.
Final selections will be sent in April 2026. We will not host a Fall 2026 cohort.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
2026 Internship Opportunities
Business Strategy Team
Business Strategy Intern
Remote – US | Full-time
Are you passionate about pilot projects? Are you adaptable and athrill about project databases, researching implementation strategies, and capturing industry experts’ best practices? The Business Strategy Intern position may be for you!
In this full-time position (30-40 hrs/week), your deliverables will directly impact the current zonal electrification pilot, which is a decarbonization strategy to fully electrify homes and commercial buildings within target neighborhoods or “zones”. You will provide support by creating a database of relevant zonal projects around the country and researching their strategies and outcomes. You’ll use your perspective to identify and then communicate the research findings that can be incorporated into our current strategy. Throughout the project you will be interfacing directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and industry professionals across both Energy Solutions and partner organizations. The zonal electrification research you do will be a major support to the team and a great opportunity to deep-dive into the needs of this pilot program.
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Project Management Office Intern
Remote – US | Full-time
Are you collaborative and creative? Do you love data and desire hands-on experience with Project Management in the climate mitigation industry? The Project Management Office Intern may be the role for you!
In this full-time role (30-40 hrs/week), you will understand the purpose, goals, processes, and metrics of the Project Management Office (PMO), which will grant you insight into project management tools like Monday.com, data reporting, and process improvement. Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skill in analyzing data and drafting visuals for large, broad audiences. Key to this is the chance to collaborate cross-functionally to understand the needs of Department staff. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will rely on you to gather and sort the most crucial information, then share your findings with them.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Engineering Intern
Remote – US | Full-time
The Energy Engineering Intern position is an excellent opportunity for someone with engineering or data analysis savvy looking for real-world applications in the energy industry. If you are enrolled in an engineering or technical program (including but not limited to environmental, mechanical, or electrical engineering), aligned with Energy Solutions’ mission, and are detail oriented, this may be the role for you!
In this full-time position (30-40 hrs/week), you will closely collaborate with the engineers of our Energy Efficiency team. Your tasks will include data analysis and organization, market research, energy savings calculations and methodology development, and engineering project implementation support in service of Energy Solutions’ mission to mitigate climate change.