Energy Efficiency Intern

Central Hudson; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is offering a summer internship for students in Business, Engineering, Math, and Economics to gain hands-on experience on the DSM team, working alongside professionals and mentors in a real utility setting.

You will support energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs, collaborate with internal and external partners, and engage directly with customers to drive program participation and grid reliability.

Qualifications

• Majors from Business, Engineering, Energy Systems Management, Sustainability, Math, or Economics programs will be considered.
• GPA requirement: 3.0 or higher; undergraduate status in freshman, sophomore, or junior year; master's candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into Central Hudson’s energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including contractors, trade allies, industry partners, NYS Department of Public Service, and other utilities.
• Engage directly with Central Hudson customers to support program participation and understanding.
• Contribute to efforts that enhance grid reliability, sustainability, and customer empowerment.

Skills

Business

Engineering

Energy Systems Management

Sustainability

Math

Economics

Education

Undergraduate student (freshman/sophomore/junior)

Graduate student pursuing master's degree

Job description

This is a summer internship opportunity for Business, Engineering, Math, and Economics majors to gain valuable, real‑life experience working side by side with professionals at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation – a leader in the dynamic, rapidly evolving electric & natural gas utility industry.

As an Intern on the Demand‑Side Management team, you will gain hands‑on experience through impactful work assignments that foster professional growth and stretch your potential. You’ll benefit from one‑on‑one mentorship with team members, exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, and opportunities to network with peers across the company and industry.

DSM plays a vital role in supporting New York State’s transition to clean energy and building the grid of the future by designing and implementing energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and load management programs. Our programs provide education, outreach, incentives, and services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Central Hudson’s territory.

As An Intern, You Will

• Gain insight into Central Hudson’s leading energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including contractors, trade allies, industry partners, the NYS Department of Public Service, and other utilities.
• Engage directly with Central Hudson customers to support program participation and understanding.
• Contribute to efforts that enhance grid reliability, sustainability, and customer empowerment.

Compensation is highly competitive, and our internship program also allows you to network with Central Hudson employees through various planned events and activities.

The wage for this position is $21/hour.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Majors from Business, Engineering, Energy Systems Management, Sustainability, Math, or Economics programs will be considered
• Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and currently be an undergraduate student working on their bachelor’s degree in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. Graduate students working on their master’s degree will also be considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy‑related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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