Settlements Intern

Settlements Intern

Guzman Energy | Denver, CO | Paid Internship, In-Person

About Guzman Energy

Guzman Energy is a Denver-based wholesale power provider dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Serving cooperatives, municipalities, companies, & tribes across North America, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep industry expertise to create value in complex energy markets. Our team of approximately 80 professionals is committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy while maintaining competitive pricing and reliable service for our customers.

Position Overview

The Summer Settlements Intern will work directly with the Settlements Team to support the validation, reconciliation, and reporting functions of Guzman Energy’s wholesale power operations. This internship offers a hands-on exposure to energy market settlements, including ISO/RTO invoice reconciliation, P&L reporting, load checkouts, transmission invoicing, RECs, energy compliance, and bilateral trade processing. The Settlements Intern will collaborate with the Trading, Risk, Accounting, and Operations teams to support cross-functional initiatives and develop a practical understanding of how electricity market’s function.

This is a paid, in-person internship based in Guzman Energy’s Denver, CO office, ideal for students interested in the intersection of finance, energy markets, and accounting.

Internship Duration: 8–12 weeks during Summer 2026 (May–August, depending on academic calendar)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling ISO/RTO market shadow settlements, invoices, and settlement details against internal records
• Support the team in validating physical and financial bilateral trading invoices
• Help maintain P&L reporting and contribute to daily and weekly financial reporting processes
• Assist with Renewable Energy Credit settlement reconciliation and general checkout activities
• Help validate monthly load checkouts by reconciling monthly totals and understanding contract requirement forecasts to support accurate billing
• Research settlement rules, timelines, and supporting documentation for various ISO/RTO markets
• Assist in the preparation of settlement compliance reporting for trading, risk, accounting, and market operations teams
• Assist with transmission invoice processing and tariff changes
• Support the preparation of financial reports including invoice summaries, settlement statements, and variance analyses for the accounting team
• Participate in special projects including process improvement, system documentation, and ad hoc analysis

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail when working with data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills including spreadsheet modeling or data analysis preferred
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines
• Interest in energy markets, wholesale electricity trading, or utility operations
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative, financial, or energy-related field
• Rising junior or senior with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior coursework or internship experience in finance, accounting, financial modeling, or energy-related fields
• Exposure to ISO/RTO market fundamentals or wholesale electricity market concepts
• Familiarity with ERP systems or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with data reconciliation or financial reporting in an academic or professional setting

What the Guz Offers

• Hourly compensation: $21.00–$25.00 per hour (non-exempt)
• Comprehensive intern program with meaningful, hands-on experience in the energy industry

Location & Work Environment

This position is based in our downtown Denver office and requires in-person attendance Monday through Thursday. Interns will work up to 29 hours per week, with schedules determined in coordination with their direct manager. Our collaborative culture values innovation, integrity, & impact.

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.