Compliance Intern

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,880 - 64,480; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Compliance Intern to support the Compliance Group in maintaining NERC and CIP standards across renewable generation assets. You will work with experienced professionals on regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and asset growth.

The internship runs Sept 7, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 and offers hybrid work with three days in the office and two days remote. You will gain hands-on experience with compliance management systems and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Energy Management or a related field
• At least a junior with a minimum of two years completed course work
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Interest in regulatory compliance, renewable energy, utilities, risk management, or governance functions
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, or data analytics
• This internship is eligible for our hybrid work policy with three days in the office and two days remote.
• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• This is a full time internship with 40 hours per week
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain compliance evidence repositories and supporting documentation
• Track recurring compliance obligations, deliverables, and regulatory reporting deadlines
• Assist with reviews of NERC and CIP compliance documentation and records
• Support asset registration activities with NERC, Regional Entities, and applicable ISO/RTO organizations
• Assist with data collection and documentation associated with asset commissioning, energization, and commercial operation milestones
• Prepare draft responses and supporting materials for ISO/RTO Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Support the compilation and submission of periodic NERC and Align compliance deliverables.
• Assist in developing compliance metrics, dashboards, and management reports
• Conduct research on regulatory developments, industry guidance, and emerging compliance requirements
• Support audit preparation activities, self-certifications, spot checks, internal assessments, and corrective action tracking

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Business/Energy Management

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

As our Compliance Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting ENGIE's Compliance Group as we maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements across a growing portfolio of renewable generation and energy assets. You will work alongside experienced compliance professionals and contribute to initiatives that support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, asset growth, and operational excellence.

This internship provides an opportunity to develop knowledge of energy industry regulations, compliance management systems, and utility‑scale renewable operations while supporting key compliance activities throughout the organization. This internship will term will be from September 7, 2026 - December 31, 2026

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Organize and maintain compliance evidence repositories and supporting documentation
• Track recurring compliance obligations, deliverables, and regulatory reporting deadlines
• Assist with reviews of NERC and CIP compliance documentation and records
• Support asset registration activities with NERC, Regional Entities, and applicable ISO/RTO organizations
• Assist with data collection and documentation associated with asset commissioning, energization, and commercial operation milestones
• Prepare draft responses and supporting materials for ISO/RTO Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Support the compilation and submission of periodic NERC and Align compliance deliverables.
• Assist in developing compliance metrics, dashboards, and management reports
• Conduct research on regulatory developments, industry guidance, and emerging compliance requirements
• Support audit preparation activities, self-certifications, spot checks, internal assessments, and corrective action tracking

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Energy Management or a related field
• At least a junior with a minimum of two years completed course work
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Interest in regulatory compliance, renewable energy, utilities, risk management, or governance functions
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, or data analytics
• This internship is eligible for our hybrid work policy with three days in the office and two days remote.
• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• This is a full time internship with 40 hours per week
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range: $23.50 - $31.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division: R&B North Am - USA & Canada

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 22.50 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 31.00 USD

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