Selected interns work full time with energy and environmental consulting experts on electricity-industry topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, rate design, transmission, and climate policy. They contribute to active consulting projects and develop research deliverables. The internship requires an 8–12 week commitment, regular business-hour availability, and at least three office days weekly in San Francisco, New York, Boston, or Calgary.
About E3
Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3) is a San Francisco-based economics and engineering consulting firm specializing in the electric power industry. We work with energy companies and regulators in the U.S., Canada, Africa, China, Europe, India, and the Middle East in all areas of the electricity industry: energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed generation, electric vehicles, electric rate design, transmission, and climate change policy.
For more information about E3, see www.ethree.com.
Internship Program
The E3 Internship Program provides an opportunity for current students to work on emerging energy topics alongside our staff of industry experts. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program and remain enrolled for the academic term in which the internship takes place. Students in science and engineering, economics, business, public policy, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The program is highly selective. Ideal candidates will combine enthusiasm for their topics, academic excellence, and relevant work/internship experience.
We require a minimum commitment of 8-12 weeks in a full time capacity, but specific beginning and end dates are flexible as we welcome Spring, Summer, and Fall Interns. Specific dates can be tailored to individual situations.
Successful applicants will work with E3 experts on a range of topics. Interns will also contribute to active E3 projects.
The main goals of the program are to:
- Provide students with the opportunity to work in a professional consulting atmosphere in which their research can be put into immediate practice
- Provide students with an opportunity to develop a research “deliverable” that they can use as the basis of future research, publications, and applications
- Provide E3 with an opportunity to work with top students who may be interested in consulting careers after graduation
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- Name, position, phone, and email of at least one faculty reference
- Unofficial transcript
- Writing sample
- Completed Interview Questions
E3 Location and Logistics
Interns can work from one of our offices located in downtown San Francisco, New York City, Boston (Cambridge) or Calgary, AB Canada. Interns are expected to work during E3’s regular business hours, which are 9 am to 6 pm, and at least 3 days per week from the office. This is a full time hourly internship position.
E3 has a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment but has also adapted to the safety requirements of our employees. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.
Timeline
The hiring cycle in will run from September thru early 2027 with interviews taking place in January and hiring decisions finalized in February.
All interviews throughout the process are conducted virtually and typically focus on analytical and behavioral interview questions. Recruitment process for this role will consist of the initial resume/application review, and initial screen and final interview with a senior staff member.
All students graduating from their degree within the year of their application will be considered.
We are committed to ensuring timely communication throughout your process and you will be notified of your status as quickly as possible.
Please note: E3 does not provide visa sponsorship for internship positions. Candidates must have independent work authorization to work in the United States or Canada (if applying to Calgary office) for the duration of the internship.
Please note: E3 does not provide visa sponsorship for internship positions. Candidates must have independent work authorization to work in the United States or Canada (if applying to Calgary office) for the duration of the internship.
No phone calls please.
Energy and Environmental Economics Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
One Broadway, 9th Floor, , Cambridge, MA , United States, 02142
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