Energy Internship
SUMMER 2021 ENERGY INTERNSHIP
SALARY: $5,000
CLOSING DATE: March 25, 2021
Position
The Michigan Public Service Commission is seeking a graduate student interested in the energy sector for a 10-week internship with the agency as part of the 2021 Energy Summer Interns Program sponsored by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). The selected intern may be required to work remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic for part or all of the internship.
The intern will have a significant role in casework that includes review and analysis of a highly contentious pipeline siting case before the Commission as well as participation in a workgroup on utility customer education that is part of the MPSC’s MI Power Grid initiative. The intern will work with Commission advisers on case research, compilation of Commissioner briefing materials, and developing options and recommendations for the Commissioners. The intern also will provide support for ongoing MI Power Grid workgroups and the development of new communication materials as needed.
The intern will be paid a stipend from NARUC while working for the MPSC. NARUC will pay directly to the intern a stipend of $5,000 in two installments. NARUC requires the intern to submit a short report at the end of the internship detailing work activities and accomplishments.
Qualifications
The internship is open to rising students currently enrolled in a masters or graduate-level program or who have graduated from one in the past 12 months. Areas of interest include but are not limited to engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, computer and/or environmental), energy policy, economics, or a related field.
How To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references and transcript to Jill Rusnak, Research Section Manager, Michigan Public Service Commission, by email at rusnakj@michigan.gov by March 25, 2021.