Policy & External Affairs Intern – Summer 2027

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, offers a 12-week paid summer internship in External Affairs & Regulatory Law. The hybrid program is based in Pittsburgh with potential travel to Harrisburg, designed for degree-seeking students in Political Science or Public Policy.

You will support policy research, attend legislative meetings, and help engage clean energy stakeholders and officials.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Political Science, Public Policy or a related field.
• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Must have completed sophomore year of studies.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Willingness to work the required schedule as defined in the job description.
• Demonstrated leadership ability through studies, employment or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Policy research — drafting memos and summaries on pressing issues and legislation.
• Participating in meetings with legislators and/or regulatory agency staff.
• Supporting outreach to clean energy stakeholders and elected officials.

Education

BS/MS in Political Science/Public Policy or related field

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, offers a 12-week paid summer internship in External Affairs & Regulatory Law. The hybrid program is based in Pittsburgh with potential travel to Harrisburg, designed for degree-seeking students in Political Science or Public Policy.

You will support policy research, attend legislative meetings, and help engage clean energy stakeholders and officials.