Solar Intern - Remote, US - USARemoteJobs.com

<div class="content-intro">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.</div>Ready to spark a revolution in clean energy and cultivate exceptional consumer experiences? As our Solar Intern, you’ll become an integral part of our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) department. You'll offer direct, hands-on support to a team that's building cutting-edge programs, driving the adoption of distributed and community solar, and fostering vital relationships along the way. Solar energy is critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid. You will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. At a high level, you will support our processing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), efficiently engagement with customers, and onboarding new vendors to the program.  Availability to work full-time (~40 hrs/week) is preferred, however we can be flexible for a strong candidate who can work at least 20 hours per week.  This experience will hone your: <ul><li>Cross-functional team collaboration </li><li>Program implementation skills </li><li>Insight into working in solar </li></ul> You will also gain or deepen your talents in: <ul><li>Task prioritization  </li><li>Team building and leadership </li><li>Project Management  </li><li>Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documentation </li></ul> The resources you will leverage include: <ul><li>A network of industry professionals and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) </li><li>Salesforce to manage case assignments </li><li>Our internal program project application portal </li><li>SharePoint </li><li>And more! </li></ul> A day in the life of this role: <ul><li>Application processing: review solar stakeholder business submissions to determine comprehensiveness </li><li>Consumer protection support: Evaluate customer concerns/complaints around solar projects such as installation, incentives, etc.  </li><li>Strategy Team support: Collaborate with the Strategy team on reviewing compliance plans, designee renewals, and Approved Vendor (AV) registration support </li></ul> To set you up for success, our ideal candidate will have Intermediate skills in: <ul><li>Excel </li><li>MS Word and PowerPoint </li><li>Customer service </li></ul> Compensation:  <ul><li>Undergraduate student: $21/hr </li><li>Graduate student: $24/hr </li></ul> In order to be eligible for this position, you must be: <ul><li>Currently enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate program as a second to fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program.  <ul><li>Please note we are unable to accept applications from first-year undergraduate students or recent graduates who are not enrolled in a program. </li></ul></li><li>A US Citizen or permanent resident.  <ul><li>Please note we are unable to host international students, including those with or without sponsorship.</li></ul></li><li>Available to meet your weekly hours requirement between September and November 2025.</li><li>Motivated by Energy Solutions’ mission to reduce carbon emissions with an equity lens.</li></ul>You may apply for up to 2 positions per cycle.   View all our open Internship positions at <a href="https://energy-solution.com/internships/">https://energy-solution.com/internships/</a>.    To apply, please submit: <ul><li>Your updated resume/CV. </li><li>2 short essays that meet the criteria below. </li><li>A work sample that meets the criteria below. </li></ul>  Your short essays must: <ul><li>Be original documents written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. </li><li>Be 500 words or less each. </li><li>Answer the following prompts:  </li></ul>1. Describe how you have overcome adversity and applied the lessons learned to your academic, professional, or personal life. 2. Describe how the internship you apply for will enhance or help launch your career in an energy related industry.   Your work sample must: <ul><li>Be an original document written by you. We will not accept work written by or with the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI/chatbot programs. You are permitted to submit a section of a larger document, including a document you wrote in collaboration with others, so long as the section you submit is entirely your own work. </li><li>Be between 1 and 3 pages long, single or double spaced, not including sources. You may submit a document longer than 3 pages but we will not read past the 3rd page. </li><li>Demonstrate your ability to communicate your thinking about an idea. This is vague by design; anything that you wrote—whether for a class, a job, or for personal reasons—and are proud of will probably suffice. </li><li>Focus on a topic that is important to you. The topic does not have to be related to the internship you are applying for, but if it is, all the better. </li></ul> Our Fall 2025 Internship applications close on July 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST! We will not accept late applications or make exceptions regarding the criteria.  Applications sent via email or past the deadline will not be accepted.  We reserve the right to close our applications before the deadline. Final selections will be sent in August.    Please reach out to <a href="mailto:internships@energy-solution.com">internships@energy-solution.com</a> with any questions.If you are interested in a Summer 2026 position, check our <a href="https://energy-solution.com/internships" target="_blank">Internships page</a> on the Energy Solutions website this fall.<div class="content-conclusion">AI UseAt 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 skills can truly shine.Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, AccessibilityWe live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  Background Check InformationInformation 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 <a href="mailto:accommodation@energy-solution.com">accommodation@energy-solution.com</a>.<a href="https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants </a>   </div>

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