Public Policy Interns (Seasonal-College)

Are you interested in the clean energy transition?  Do you want to be involved in emerging technologies in the utility industry like electric vehicles and hydrogen hubs?  Are you passionate about public policy that will help eligible Pennsylvania families pay their gas and electric bills? If these questions interest you, apply for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Public Policy Intern position today!  

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a PUC Public Policy Intern, you will have the opportunity to research exciting trends in the public utility industry, learn from experts in the field, and see first-hand the decision-making processes of the agency that oversees gas, electric, water, telecommunications, broadband, and transportation operations in Pennsylvania. Interns will attend hearings and public meetings and interact with the Commission’s vested partners, including consumer advocate groups.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor’s degree program and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. Full time undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) college credits and anticipate the completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire may apply for this program.
• Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master’s or doctorate degree program at the time of hire.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Requirements: 

• Undergraduate juniors and seniors.
• Students of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students with majors in political science, public policy, economics, engineering, and pre-law are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements: 

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.