Policy Intern - West

About the role: 

Electric utilities design major EV programs in line with regulatory directives and in consultation with their respective regulators. In this role, you will inform and shape our strategy to accelerate EV adoption and enable cost-effective EV programs for our utility customers. This role will be focused on policy and regulatory strategy in California and report to the Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager-West. This internship is for the summer of 2022.  

About you:

First and foremost, you’re mission-driven and fully dedicated to driving solutions for our climate crisis. You’re excited about supporting a world with 100% clean transportation while maintaining high grid reliability. You know that’s no small order, and have developed a strong feeling that electric utilities and automakers are the best partners to make this vision a reality. You have a deep sense of the needs and hurdles faced by a wide range of stakeholders that engage with the policies and regulations that impact our electric grid’s current operations and priorities for modernization. You thrive on the nitty-gritty world of policy and regulatory affairs because you’ve seen how it ultimately shapes and creates real change in our markets. You bring a process-driven approach to your work day-to-day, as well as a well-organized communication style. You know how to translate key details in a complex policy, filing, or other proceedings into actionable recommendations for our team. You’ve enjoyed working in a fast-paced environment at a high-growth company that thrives on a collaborative attitude, both internally and externally.

Activities:

• Support WeaveGrid’s policy and regulatory strategy for California and other Western states
• Support writing and submitting comments for utility and regulatory filings
• Research key policy developments to inform business strategy 
• Research detailed regulatory filings, state-level policies, and competitive landscapes to track and support market and business development

Requirements: 

• BA/BS, or equivalent experience, in law, social sciences, or engineering. Preferred: Actively pursuing MPA/Masters, JD, or equivalent experience, with focus on energy policy regulation.

• Significant domain expertise through industry experience in one or several of the following areas: electric mobility, power systems, public utility regulation, residential energy assets.
• Proven skill set for: in-depth analysis of energy policy, regulatory writing, and/or local legislative lobbying.

• High attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent work ethic.
• Functions effectively under time pressure.