Policy Intern- Enchanted Rock

Job Type

Internship

Description

We are ERock!

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability.

Enchanted Rock’s dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation’s most dependable microgrids — all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Powered by GraniteEcosystem™, our revolutionary software system, Enchanted Rock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The Enchanted Rock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services. The Power is On and we keep it on.

What you’ll do… 

We are seeking an Energy Policy Intern to support the company’s quickly expanding portfolio of regulatory and legislative efforts. The Energy Policy Intern will work closely with the Vice President of Policy to perform policy research and to develop communications for internal coordination and external advocacy. The ideal candidate should be a critical thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for shaping effective energy policy for a cleaner, more resilient grid through the deployment of dual purpose microgrids.

We are looking for someone to join on a part-time basis for the Spring semester 10 hrs/week and then transition into a full-time internship over the summer. This position will report to the VP of Policy & Regulatory Affairs.

You’ll make an impact by: 

· Performing targeted policy research and issue monitoring in support of Enchanted Rock’s commercial priorities

· Supporting planning and outreach efforts for major policy conferences

· Assisting with Enchanted Rock’s advocacy efforts, virtually and in person, in Congress, FERC, ISO/RTO markets, state regulatory utility commissions, environmental agencies, and energy offices. 

· Collaborating with internal groups on emerging regulatory and legislative matters

Requirements

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you: 

· Communicate relevant policy concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through strong writing and presentation skills

· Demonstrate strong critical thinking and independent research abilities

· Show flexibility and adaptability to respond to emerging policy developments and shifting priorities

What you’ll need:

· Undergraduate and/or graduate study in relevant disciplines, i.e., law, policy, economics, engineering, or a related field

· Working understanding of the power system

· Strong interest in energy policy and regulation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”