Solar Intern - Remote, US

Energy Solutions Internships; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions Internships seeks a Solar Intern to join a growing team in the United States. You’ll work with SMEs across operations, strategy, and consumer protection to clean and analyze program data, research consumer protection frameworks, and audit marketing materials for Illinois program compliance.

You will develop recommendations to advance equitable, sustainable solar deployment, build a public-facing savings calculator, and craft graphics explaining community solar subscriptions and

Qualifications

• Enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Available to meet weekly full-time hours May–Aug 2027.
• Nice to have: Python and/or Tableau experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and analyze real program data and use cases with SMEs.
• Research and compare consumer protection frameworks for compliance.
• Audit digital and print marketing materials from vendors.
• Develop and present recommendations to support equitable solar deployment in Illinois.
• Build a public-facing savings calculator and create accessible graphics about solar programs.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student status

Tools

Tableau

Python

Job description

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Are you people-oriented and strategically minded?At the intersection of peopleadvocacy and programoperations is the person in this role! The Solar Intern will work on multiple complimentary projects fromcommunity outreach to consumer protection, all in service of ourbiggest equity-focused solar incentive program.

In this full-time (~40 hours/week) role, you’ll work with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) across operations, strategy, and consumer protection teams to clean and analyze real program data and use cases. You'll r esearch and compare consumer protection frameworks and audit digital and print marketing materials from vendors for compliance with program requirements. Using this data, you will develop (and present!) your own recommendations to support our goals for equitable and sustainable solar program deployment throughout Illinois. Your recommendations will directly improve our customers' experiences and program effectiveness.

You'll also help customers directly by building a public-facing savings calculator. This calculator will help them understand the impact of escalation rates and total costs of PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) and leases over standard 15- and 20-year terms. In addition, you will create accessible, easy-to-understand graphics for our website about community solar subscriptions, leases, or PPAs, which will draw and empower potential customers. These combined resources will help customers understand why and how our solar program can benefit them, their families, and their communities.

This experience will grant you:

• Real-world experience working on a statewide solar program
• Understanding of data quality and its impact on consumers
• Proficiency in data visualization, data analysis, and checking data accuracy

You will also gain or deepen:

• Data cleaning and visualization skills
• Insight into solar market trends
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams with many moving pieces

To enable you for success, we are seeking candidates with these qualifications:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

While not required, we love to see candidates with experience in:

• Tableau
• Python
• Consumer protection and/or customer service experience
• An understanding of and/or interest in climate justice

Compensation:

• Undergraduate student: $21/hr
• Graduate student: $24/hr

Skills:

• Data Analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication

Personality Traits:

• Organized

Qualifications:

• Enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program
• Available to meet weekly full-time hours requirement between May and August 2027

Nice to have/coachable:

• Python and/orTableauexperience

In order to be eligible for this position, you must be:

• Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program
  • Please note we are unable to accept applications from first-year undergraduate students or recent graduates who are not enrolled in a program
• Please note we are unable to host international students
• Available to meet your weekly hours requirement between May and August for Summer and between September and November for Fall
• Motivated by the Energy Solutions’ mission to reduce carbon emissions with an equity lens

You may apply to up to 2 positions per cycle.

If you are interested in a Fall position, check back in summer. Our Fall 2026 program application cycle opened in May 2026.

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [e-mail] .

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The application deadline for this role is January 9, 2027