FALL Energy Facilities Siting Intern

Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. It regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, transportation network companies, and oversees the safety of natural gas pipelines and the MBTA.

About the Role

We are excited to offer an internship position in our Siting Division. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about energy policy, clean energy, and utility regulation. The DPU Siting Division Internship provides a brief but intensive opportunity to participate in ongoing Siting Division cases and special project areas. The Intern will be an integral part of case teams working on pending cases, including off-shore wind facilities, energy storage facilities, interstate and intrastate gas pipelines, and electric transmission facilities. Special project areas will be determined based on Division needs and mutual interests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct special projects involving research, analysis, solution development, and briefings and/or memos.
• Review filings by project proponents and comments by members of the public.
• Conduct site visits of proposed or existing facilities.
• Participate in all facets of Siting Division activities, including team meetings, trainings, briefings with high-level state officials, industry research, and collaboration with other divisions and staff at the DPU and other state agencies.
• Assist with special projects involving research, analysis, solution development, and briefings and/or memos.
• Contribute to reviewing filings by project proponents and public comments.

Qualifications

• Interest in energy policy, clean energy, utility regulation, and environmental justice.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Desire to learn and accept new challenges in energy facilities siting, energy technology, and energy regulation.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in energy and environmental policy issues, including environmental justice.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of staff and decision-makers with often diverse points of view.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication style.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards for more specifics.

Pay

$21.00 hourly

Schedule

Part-time

First consideration will be given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days.