Position Description

The Resource Planning Department is responsible for developing the Company’s long-term plans for power generation.This includes the transition from a fossil fuel-based electric generating system to a renewable-based energy future, as described in the Company’s recent Integrated Resource Plan. The student intern should have an interest in learning about renewable energy issues and contributing to the Company's long-term transition plans.The intern will be expected to 1) conduct and summarize research into various topics and 2) learn how to apply commercial simulation software and spreadsheets for the purpose of modeling the Company's generation and transmission system and its associated costs.These analyses will help the Company identify and characterize renewable integration issues, support resource procurement decisions, and estimate the costs, impacts, and opportunities associated with retiring large fossil-based power plants.

The intern should be seeking a degree in engineering, applied math or science, economics, business administration, or sustainable development and must possess analytical skills and expand upon those skills as part of the internship. The intern will contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the Department's modeling and reporting capabilities, which are being increasingly challenged by the complexities of integrating high levels of renewable energy onto the Company's system.

This internship runs year-long, with part-time hours during the school year and full-time hours during the break. This is a hybrid position, with on-site work required.

Position-Related Responsibilities

Assist the Company’s development of resource and procurement plans to ensure adequate, reliable energy supply at the lowest reasonable cost while being responsive to the interest of our customers, investors, and regulators in achieving a low-carbon grid. Candidate must be willing to develop a strong understanding of integrated resource planning, which includes not only the integration of large renewable energy facilities discussed above, but “behind the meter,” customer-based programs, technologies, and activities, such as those related to energy efficiency, distributed generation (e.g., rooftop solar), energy storage, and electric vehicle load management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·Strong critical thinking skills

·Strong analytical skills, including a basic understanding of statistical concepts, coding, etc.

·Ability to understand, synthesize, and summarize complex, inter-related topics

·Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

·Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

·Ability to protect highly sensitive and confidential information

·Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Requirements

·Must be a full-time college student, at least 12 credit hours, in an accredited University or community college and maintain a good academic standing.

·Student must be pursuing a degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, applied math or science, economics, business or public administration, or sustainable development, with a graduation date no earlier than May 2025.

·Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week most weeks during regular business hours, with exceptions for exam weeks, etc.; Up to 40 hours may be available during the summer and school breaks.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct and maintain: