Energy Research & Analysis Intern: Strategy & Dashboards

ICF; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Reston, VA (hybrid option) seeks a Research & Analysis Intern to support multiple workstreams in our utility programs practice. You will gain hands-on experience in market research, data analysis and visualization, and industry strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams on high-quality deliverables.

This is a full-time, 10-week internship starting in early June 2027. Pay is $23/hour for undergraduates and $28/hour for graduates; relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• At least 30 completed college-level credit hours and actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Energy, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field
• Candidate must be a US citizen, reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with domain leads and teams across multiple disciplines to support ongoing tasks and ad-hoc needs
• Support research and analysis on utility programs, emerging energy technologies, distributed energy resources (DERs), virtual power plants (VPPs), electrification, and related areas
• Develop dashboards, presentations, and visualizations that support business strategy and client delivery
• Support product development and commercialization initiatives for innovative energy solutions
• Assist with business development activities, proposal support, and strategic planning efforts
• Synthesize complex information into concise summaries and recommendations

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Visualization

Communication

Education

30 completed college-level credits

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel Power Query

Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

ICF in Reston, VA (hybrid option) seeks a Research & Analysis Intern to support multiple workstreams in our utility programs practice. You will gain hands-on experience in market research, data analysis and visualization, and industry strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams on high-quality deliverables.

This is a full-time, 10-week internship starting in early June 2027. Pay is $23/hour for undergraduates and $28/hour for graduates; relocation is not provided.