Solar Data Intern - Remote, US

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;data-driven,&nbsp;technically minded, and&nbsp;eager to&nbsp;improve one of the biggest affordable solar programs in the United States?&nbsp;Then&nbsp;join our team as a&nbsp;Solar Data Intern!&nbsp;Your efforts will directly contribute to the launch of a high-profile program with state-wide impacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Energy Solutions&nbsp;has recently won&nbsp;work&nbsp;which requires&nbsp;mapping&nbsp;new program data into our current portal.&nbsp;Success&nbsp;means&nbsp;translating&nbsp;large&nbsp;datasets&nbsp;from one system&nbsp;to another—and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;data&nbsp;integrity.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;where you come in!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">In this part-time (15-30 hours/week, ideally between Monday and Thursday) role, you’ll organize, clean, and validate essential datasets to ensure they map successfully from their former system into ours. In doing so, you’ll identify trends, investigate <span class="TextRun SCXW78166285 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW78166285 BCX0">discrepancies</span></span>, and propose deliverables by cross-collaborating with a variety of teams within Energy Solution’s largest program. Such teams could include Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Contracts, Application Processing, Consumer Protection, Strategy &amp; Outreach, and Information Security (IS). You'll also share your progress with high-level staff within Energy Solutions, including Team Leads. With all these moving pieces, your ability to identify and prioritize competing needs will be key!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">This experience will grant you:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Real-world experience working on a multi-million-dollar solar program&nbsp;and with its clients</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding&nbsp;of data quality and its impact</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency&nbsp;in checking&nbsp;data quality and accuracy</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">You will also gain or deepen:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Software&nbsp;know-how, especially Excel</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Insight&nbsp;into&nbsp;behind-the-scenes software development and&nbsp;databases</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Potential client-facing experience&nbsp;and presentation(s)</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">To enable you for success, we are seeking candidates with these&nbsp;qualifications:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Intermediate&nbsp;to advanced&nbsp;Microsoft Excel skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Currently enrolled in or previously completed coursework in&nbsp;data, computer science, or an engineering-related field of study</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong&nbsp;research,&nbsp;technical&nbsp;writing, and analytical skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Please note:</strong> A</span><span data-contrast="auto">t least 4 work hours of your workday must overlap with the standard 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM workday in Pacific Standard Time (PST).</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">The ability to attend meetings between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST on your workdays is preferred.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">While not&nbsp;required, any&nbsp;of&nbsp;the following is a bonus:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">An interest in renewable energy, distributed generation, and/or&nbsp;clean energy program design</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with&nbsp;SQL,&nbsp;Python,&nbsp;Salesforce,&nbsp;Jira, and/or&nbsp;Confluence</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience following&nbsp;Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Undergraduate student: $21/hr</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Graduate student: $24/hr</span></li> </ul> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>In order to be eligible for this position, you must be:<br></strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><em>Please note we are unable to accept applications from first-year undergraduate students or recent graduates who are not enrolled in a program</em></span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">A US Citizen or permanent resident</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><em>Please note we are unable to host international students</em></span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Available to meet your weekly hours requirement between May and August for Summer and between September and November for Fall</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Motivated by the Energy Solutions’ mission to reduce carbon emissions with an equity lens</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><em><strong>You may apply to up to 2 positions per cycle.</strong></em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To apply, please submit:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Your updated resume/CV.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2 short essays that meets the criteria below.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A work sample that meets the criteria below.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Your short essays must:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Be original documents written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Be between 250 and 500 words each.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Answer the following prompts:</span> <ol> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Describe how you have overcome adversity and applied the lessons learned to your academic, professional, or personal life.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Describe how the Internship you apply for will enhance or help launch your career in an energy related industry.</span></li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br>Your work sample must:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Be an original document written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. You are permitted to submit a section of a larger document, including a document you wrote in collaboration with others, so long as the section you submit is entirely your own work.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Be between 1 and 3 pages long, single or double spaced, not including sources. You may submit a document longer than 3 pages but we will not read past the 3rd page.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrate your ability to communicate your thinking about an idea.&nbsp;This is vague by design; anything that you wrote—whether for a class, a job, or for personal reasons—and are proud of will probably suffice.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Focus on a topic important to you. The topic does not have to be related to the Internship you are applying for, but if it is, all the better.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><br>Our Fall 2026 Internship opportunities close on June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST!</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">We will not accept late applications or make exceptions regarding the criteria.&nbsp;</strong><strong>We reserve the right to close our applications before the deadline.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:internships@energy-solution.com">internships@energy-solution.com</a>&nbsp;with any&nbsp;questions. Applications sent in via email&nbsp;<strong>or</strong>&nbsp;past the deadline will not be accepted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If you are interested in a Summer position, check our website later this year. Our Summer 2026 program application cycle opened in October 2025.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>AI Use</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Background Check Information</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Reasonable Accommodations&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants&nbsp;</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>