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DER Public Policy Intern


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient gid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading thechange!

Electric Power Engineers Inc. (EPE) works with clients on a global scale designing solutions for renewable energy (solar/wind/battery storage) Generation Interconnection Transmission Planning Distribution Planning Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Smart Grids.

Internships at Electric Power Engineers Inc. are more than just a job theyre an experience! Our interns bridge theoretical classroom concepts and hands-on training to overcome real-world challenges. Throughout your internship you will develop skills to advance professionally and academically.

How you can make an impact:

The Public Policy Intern will support research and analysis at the intersection of public policy and EPEs work in the electric power sector with a focus on distributed energy resources (DER) grid reliability and resilience.

Projects and tasks may include:

  • Conduct research on state and federal public policy developments related to DER reliability and resilience.
  • Explore how EPEs technical and advisory work can align with and support public policy objectives at the state and federal level.
  • Analyze policy frameworks related to DER value including how DER can support reliability resilience and broader grid outcomes.
  • Help identify and assess a focused set of states for deeper policy analysis based on market relevance regulatory activity and alignment with EPEs capabilities.
  • Support development of a recommended framework for narrowing and prioritizing states for future public policy engagement efforts.
  • Summarize legislation regulatory proceedings policy proposals and agency activities relevant to DER and utility sector transformation.
  • Track themes and trends across selected states and federal policy activity and prepare concise internal summaries.

Qualifications

Bring your passion heres whats needed:

  • Current enrollment in a bachelors masters and PhD degree program in Public Policy Public Administration Political Science Economics Energy Policy Environmental Policy Business Engineering or related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in energy policy utility regulation distributed energy resources or grid modernization.
  • Strong research writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex policy and regulatory information into clear actionable insights.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

Location:

  • Internship is up to 20 hours a week.

  • This position will be in person at one of the following locations: Preferred Austin TX

Travel: Little to none

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster

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Required Experience:

Intern