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2025 Summer Intern, Distributed Energy Analytics (Masters, Remote)

ICF • Remote • Posted 15 days ago

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Remote • Full-time • $39,435-$67,040/yr • Temporary • Internship

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ICF is seeking a Summer Intern to join their DER Analytics practice. The role involves enhancing analytical capabilities, developing expertise in DER technologies, and supporting utilities and government agencies with DER programs. The intern will apply academic knowledge in a consulting environment, with training provided to develop consulting skills and specialized knowledge in the DER space. This is a fully remote, 10-week internship starting in early June 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and enhance quantitative and economic analyses that assess Distributed Energy Resources (DER) value
  • Support the development of internal- and external-facing tools and workflows that enable strategic decision-making process
  • Assist with market research on various DER technologies and programs, and gather data to benchmark DER program
  • Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions; presenting analytical outputs using PowerBI, R and/or Python visualization tools
  • Contribute to the preparation of client presentations and short reports to stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program within Energy Management, Energy Policy and Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other closely related subject

Preferred

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including knowledge of basic programming
  • A passion for the energy industry, with specific interest in DERs
  • Experience with data handling in advanced Excel
  • Intermediate to Advanced programming/scripting skills in R or Python
  • Experience with energy modeling tools (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus)
  • Demonstrates trustworthiness and upholds the highest ethical standards
  • Ensures that information flows effectively to others
  • Identifies, collects, and analyzes the information needed to solve a problem effectively
  • Clearly expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts in writing
  • Strong writing and communication skills, and ability to organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Full Job Description

Description

We are hiring for an intern to work in our DER Analytics practice. You will contribute to the enhancement of analytical capabilities of the team, develop subject matter expertise in the DER (i.e., energy efficiency, demand response, solar and storage to name a few) technologies and help support utilities and/or government agencies boost their DER programs to meet the demands of the future. As part of your role, you will have opportunities to apply your academic knowledge while interacting with experts and clients in the field. Our interns are provided with training to develop consulting skills as well as specialized skillsets in the DER space, in an environment that fosters growth.

**This is a fully-remote, 10-week internship program that begins in early June 2025 and ends in early August. Individuals may work from any U.S. location. We are unable to offer relocation nor housing assistance at this time.**

**_Key Responsibilities_**

+ Implement and enhance quantitative and economic analyses that assess Distributed Energy Resources (DER) value

+ Support the development of internal- and external-facing tools and workflows that enable strategic decision-making process​

+ Assist with market research on various DER technologies and programs, and gather data to benchmark DER program​s ​

+ Manage and analyze large datasets using advanced Excel functions; presenting analytical outputs using PowerBI, R and/or Python visualization tools

+ Contribute to the preparation of client presentations and short reports to stakeholders ​

**_Basic Qualifications_**

+ Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program within Energy Management, Energy Policy and Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other closely related subject

**_Preferred Skills/Experience_**

+ Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including knowledge of basic programming

+ A passion for the energy industry, with specific interest in DERs

+ Experience with data handling in advanced Excel

+ Intermediate to Advanced programming/scripting skills in R or Python

+ Experience with energy modeling tools (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus)

+ Demonstrates trustworthiness and upholds the highest ethical standards

+ Ensures that information flows effectively to others

+ Identifies, collects, and analyzes the information needed to solve a problem effectively

+ Clearly expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts in writing

+ Strong writing and communication skills, and ability to organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

**Working at ICF**

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're 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 world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .

Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)

**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:

$39,435.00 - $67,040.00

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