Energy Storage Peer Review Intern — Hybrid NYC

NYSERDA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Siting Team seeks an intern to support its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Peer Review Program. You’ll help manage peer reviews, track progress, coordinate with reviewers and stakeholders, and identify process improvements.

This paid internship offers exposure to energy storage safety codes and permitting in New York. Located in New York State, interns learn about battery energy storage technology and participate in meetings, trainings, and site visits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, energy studies, public policy, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Interest in renewable energy, battery energy storage, or clean energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate peer review projects and track important deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support communication and coordination with technical reviewers, and other stakeholders.
• Review the current peer review process and identify opportunities to make it more efficient.
• Collect and analyze program data to better understand project timelines, common challenges, and overall program performance.
• Help improve existing project management and tracking tools.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and site visits when available.
• Provide internal status updates to program staff biweekly.
• Work on process review documents for contractors

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Renewable energy interest

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in engineering/environmental science/sustainability/energy studies/public policy/business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Siting Team seeks an intern to support its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Peer Review Program. You’ll help manage peer reviews, track progress, coordinate with reviewers and stakeholders, and identify process improvements.

This paid internship offers exposure to energy storage safety codes and permitting in New York. Located in New York State, interns learn about battery energy storage technology and participate in meetings, trainings, and site visits.