2026 Summer Intern, Forecast Planner (Remote)
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 41614 - 70744
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2026 Summer Intern Forecast Planner
Are you a student who loves solving challenging problems by turning data into stories and learning how energy programs shape the grid and our communities Do you enjoy collaborating with teammates building clear visuals and summaries and seeing your work show up in real decisions If so this is your internship.
Join the Energy Analytics team as a 2026 Summer Intern and help utility companies better understand their energy potential and plan for the future of their this role youll gain hands-on experience in data analysis research and contributing to collaborative projects that directly support energy forecasting and utility planning. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team youll develop practical consulting skills and contribute to polished deliverables that inform real-world decisions for both internal and client use.
This is an entry-level 10-week full time internship that begins in early June 2026. The work may be fully remote from any U.S. location or hybrid from an ICF office depending on individuals location. At this time we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support energy studies and regulatory work: Contribute to research and analysis for energy efficiency electrification distributed energy resources and decarbonization potential studies.
- Conduct market research: Perform research on energy efficiency technologies and gather data for forecasting and program inputs.
- Analyze data: Work with large datasets perform quality checks and create clear tables and visuals using Excel and other analytical tools.
- Assist with modeling and forecasting: Compile inputs for models and summarize results under the guidance of senior team members.
- Prepare deliverables: Draft slides charts and concise write-ups for internal reviews reports and presentations.
- Support regulatory submissions: Format tables and figures ensuring consistency across document versions.
- Maintain shared resources: Keep files and folders organized and up to date communicate updates and support version control for the team.
- Provide flexible support: Take on ad hoc tasks as needed to help the team achieve its goals.
Basic Qualifications
- By start date acceptance/ enrollment verification or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses preferably in energy or environmental studies business economics engineering or a related field.
- A completed bachelors degree
- Candidate must be a US citizen reside in the U.S. be authorized to work in the U.S. and all work must be performed in the contract requirements.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Knowledge of or interest in energy efficiency technologies demand response distributed energy resources and related utility programs and markets.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to collect analyze and present data using Excel R Python Power BI and similar tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for engaging with clients colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to create clear polished deliverables and maintain organized shared resources.
- Commitment to business ethics and protection of confidential information.
- Team player adaptable to fast-paced environments and willing to support ad hoc tasks.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$41614.00 - $70744.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
