Intern, Single Family Residential

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy. 

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

NYSERDA’s Single Family Residential (SFR) programs (Program) have provided over 300,000 New York households with energy efficiency services. The SFR programs include the EmPower+, Residential Energy Assessment, and Comfort Home programs. Services include the installation of measures such as attic and/or wall insulation, air sealing, heating equipment installation (primarily heat pumps), heating/cooling distribution system improvements/repairs, and electric reduction measures. A network of approximately 200 independent Participating Contractors provides home energy assessments and deliver appropriate energy improvements for households across all income levels. A goal of NYSERDA is to provide cutting edge energy efficiency and beneficial electrification measures to New Yorkers while developing a highly competent, professional independent contractor workforce to ensure that a cost effective and impactful approach to energy savings and building decarbonization is provided across the State. 

This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour (with effect from 1/1/2025) based on current class year. The intern will begin in Spring 2025 and continue through graduation.  

This is an internship for the Albany, New York office. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Lead Project Manager in streamlining program offerings, including:
  • Updating program documents, including forms and applications;
  • Creating instructional workflow documents;
  • Analysis and summarizing research.
  • Invoice preparation and review 
• Assist the team with:
  • Data analysis and ad-hoc reporting requests;
  • Development and enhancement of tracking tools;
  • Customer education pieces;
  • General research, as necessary. 
• Engaging with stakeholders including:
  • Participating Contractors and Vendors;
  • State sponsored energy efficiency programs;
  • Other NYSERDA teams. 
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, full-time undergraduate or master’s student, pursuing a degree in engineering, mathematics, sustainability, energy, environmental studies, business, communications, political science, law, sociology
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with external stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize stakeholder feedback
• Demonstrated ability to research primary and secondary sources
• Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment
• Strong work ethic

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with and analyzing large data sets 
• Understanding of clean energy retrofits and/or energy efficiency especially for residential buildings

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume, through our Careers page online.

(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.