Regulatory Affairs Intern: Policy Analysis & Utilities

38 Columbia Gas of Virginia Inc; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource offers a 12-week summer internship in Chester, VA for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The program explores how government policy and regulation affect utility operations and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring SCC proceedings, researching regulatory issues, preparing filings, and supporting cross-functional regulatory initiatives. The role emphasizes written and analytical skills and requires U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior – enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Communications, Law/pre-Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and summarize activities of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Virginia General Assembly, and relevant federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct research on regulatory, legislative, and policy issues affecting utility operations and customer programs.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of regulatory filings, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support regulatory proceedings by gathering data, tracking case activity, and summarizing Commission orders and regulatory developments.
• Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes and prepare impact summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with compliance tracking and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries.
• Maintain regulatory records, filing systems, and data repositories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect information and support regulatory initiatives.
• Participate in special projects involving utility regulation, customer programs, broadband deployment, renewable energy policy, infrastructure investment, and economic development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research abilities

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Communications, Law/Pre-Law, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NiSource offers a 12-week summer internship in Chester, VA for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The program explores how government policy and regulation affect utility operations and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring SCC proceedings, researching regulatory issues, preparing filings, and supporting cross-functional regulatory initiatives. The role emphasizes written and analytical skills and requires U.S. work authorization.