Electrifying Transportation Internship Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Advanced Energy Uniteds Electrifying Transportation team is seeking a summer policy intern to support state-level work on electric vehicles grid modernization and emerging virtual power plant (VPP) policy. This internship offers direct exposure to legislative and regulatory processes utility filings and stakeholder dynamics in states shaping the future of transportation electrification.
Working closely with the Electrifying Transportation team the intern will help track state policy developments synthesize research on EV grid-integration strategies and contribute to projects advancing the role of EVs as grid resources. This position is well suited for students interested in clean energy policy DER integration transportation electrification or the intersection of technology and regulation.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Research & Analysis
- Track state legislation and regulatory activity related to EVs and VPPs.
- Review public utility commission dockets and summarize relevant utility filings or pilot programs.
- Conduct comparative research on state approaches to V2G readiness EV aggregation rules and DER participation pathways.
VPP Framework Development
- Analyze how selected states enable or limit the use of EVs in VPP programs.
- Identifycommon policy levers data requirements compensation structures and regulatory barriers that influence VPP participation.
- Help draft a structured readiness framework that states can use when designing VPP-related legislation or programs.
Communications & Events
- Draft short memos one-pagers or talking points for internal and external audiences.
Interns willworkahybridscheduleand thereforemustbelocated inthe DC MD VA area for the summer a commutable distance to our DC office.A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organizationat the end of the program.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.)
Preferred Skills
Detail-oriented; intellectually curious;strong writtenandoral communication skills; andinterest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Special Application Instructions
To be considered for this internship pleasesubmita resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organizationinterestsyou.
Dates:6/15-8/14
Location:DC(Hybrid)
Hours:40 hoursper week
Compensation:$18.00/hr
Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin citizenship status age disability sex veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application interview process and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at We are committed to the values of diversity equity inclusion and justice across our organization (DEIJ). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure clean and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints.
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
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