Transmission & Interconnection Intern

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

We are proud to offer:

• Internship virtual events and engagement opportunities.
• Networking through Employee Resources Groups.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Pay range:  The full pay range for this role is $17.93 to $29.90 per hour.  The target pay for this position is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Summary: 

This internship position will support the Transmission & Interconnection team in documenting interconnection processes related to the interconnection of renewable energy projects across key jurisdictions. The intern will work closely with the interconnection team members to capture, organize, and update critical information regarding interconnection procedures, requirements, exposure and workflows. This role involves gathering data from various stakeholders, creating clear and concise process documentation, and helping to develop standardized templates and guidelines. This internship will offer valuable exposure to the technical and procedural aspects of interconnection management and process improvement. 

This is a 12- week remote internship, Hybrid in San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo).

• Conduct research and analysis of key interconnection related materials, including tariffs, TO/RTOs presentations, study reports and business manuals. 
• Synthetize critical information in clear and concise documentation. 
• Manage the Interconnection Documentation system where all documentation will be located and organized by Development region.
• Reasonably comprehend and develop proficiency in basic details of interconnection processes across key regions.  
• Assess variations in processes and relative to FERC order 2023. 
• Develop proficiency in understanding of utility and RTO tariffs/OATT. 

Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program. 

• Prior experience in renewable energy, investment banking, or management consulting a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship (F-1 Visa, OPT, CPT, etc.) is not and will not be available for this position. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to learn quickly.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Strong analytical and research skills. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and comfort using web-based industry intelligence solutions. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimum supervision. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand at computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading. Regularly required to walk or stand.

Working Conditions:

• 90% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), with the remaining 10% of the time spent travelling to visit the San Diego office.