New York State Energy Research

Assist with tracking regulatory filings, deadlines, and preparing for meetings, supporting data collection and process development. | Currently enrolled student interested in energy policy or public utility regulation, with organizational and analytical skills. | Intern - Regulatory Affairs As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition. Internship Overview This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin on June 1, 2026, and continue through Summer 2027. Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. This position is open to candidates based in Albany, New York City, or Buffalo, with a preference for candidates located in the Albany area. 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 • Track NYSERDA regulatory filings • Track and communicate upcoming regulatory deadlines • Prepare for regulatory roundtables and internal meetings • Build Asana projects and deliverables to coordinate schedules for drafting regulatory work products • Support data gathering for updates to NYSERDA Executive Team and NYSERDA program teams. • Support the development of standardized templates, outlines, processes and best practices for regulatory deliverables Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university • Interest in energy policy regulatory affairs or public utility regulation Additional Qualifications • Familiarity with regulatory research policy analysis or public administration • Strong written communication organizational and analytical skills Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume. 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. [IND123] # LI-DNP

Support data and market research projects related to building energy systems, develop and query databases, and communicate insights to diverse audiences. | Current student in data science, engineering, or related field, with skills in data analysis, visualization, programming, and understanding of building energy systems. | INTERN, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Location [Albany, NY] As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in ours state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition.  BUILDING STRATEGY & PLANNING DATA INTERN As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition.  INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The Clean and Resilient Buildings (CRB) team seeks an intern to support several data and market research related projects.  This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship is expected to begin on June 1, 2026, with the possibility of starting earlier based on student availability and may continue through August 30, 2026, or extend into the academic school year. Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. 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 * Identify software tools and structure for a database that catalogs thermal energy networks projects, leverage case studies to develop and populate the database, and query the database to identify trends and data gaps.  * Perform market research and tracking of trends in the building energy space, such as cost trends, and other research and support tasks as assigned. Collaborate on cross-team projects and coordination of key buildings data sets across internal teams and business units at NYSERDA used for research * Communicate results of data projects to a diversity of audiences MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Currently progressing towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in data science, building science, engineering or related field. * Interest in building decarbonization * Strong data analysis and data visualization skills (e.g., Tableau or PowerBI). Experience with programming language (e.g., Python or SQL). * Prior experience developing and querying databases including both quantitative and qualitative data. Understanding of fundamentals of data architecture. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).  * Strong communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate structured insights from data analyses and research to varied audiences, including executives.  * Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * Familiarity with building energy systems, efficiency technologies and building energy data   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.

Support environmental research and stakeholder engagement related to offshore energy development. | Current enrollment in a relevant graduate program, proficiency in MS Office, strong communication skills, and interest in marine sciences and policy. | OFFSHORE ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SUPPORT As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective, and trusted partner in our State’s energy planning as well as in deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition.  INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin on June 1, 2026, and continue through August 7, 2026. If mutually agreeable, the internship may be extended into the Fall 2026 semester. Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. 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 The intern will support NYSERDA’s Environmental Research team’s mission to plan for and disseminate environmental and fisheries research related to offshore energy development.  * Event support: Attend the 2026 State of the Science on Offshore Energy, Wildlife, and Fisheries at Stony Brook University from Jun 8-11 and help in day-of-event activities as identified by the conference planning team. * Scientific support: Synthesize scientific information from conference, academic, and regulatory resources.     * Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal, interagency, and external stakeholders on issues related to energy development and marine ecosystems.    * Program support: Assist with project management, coordination, and logistical support for ongoing environmental and fisheries research projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Current enrollment in a graduate degree program in marine sciences, oceanography, or relevant environmental or physical sciences field. * Proficient computer skills with the MS Office Suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  * Organized and able to work independently with attention to detail and critical thinking skills.  * Strong interest in the intersection of clean energy, climate, and marine ecosystems. * Demonstrated aptitude in policy analysis, research (using primary and secondary sources), and technical writing. * Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.   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.

Support data collection, analysis, and visualization for energy projects, and assist in process documentation and improvement. | Current undergraduate or master's student with strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to research primary and secondary sources. | As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition.  INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in June 2026 and continues to August 2026.  Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. 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 * Support the collection and analysis of quality assurance data for battery storage projects, helping to identify trends, considerations, and opportunities for continuous improvement and training as projects are implemented.   * Support the development of a comprehensive overview of the department functions, including key responsibilities, workflows, and performance metrics to help document how the department operates and how its work aligns with broader organizational goals.   * Assist in reviewing quality data to understand how project quality varies by municipality and authority having jurisdiction, contributing insights that may support training and continuous improvement initiative.   * Identify trending non-conformances and assess evaluation priority based on health and safety concerns and energy reduction realization rates. Feedback methodologies will be evaluated to support contractor improvement of high priority non-conformances using visual aids, construction details, training/learning tools, etc. * Collect and analyze Quality Assurance data on several energy efficiency and renewable energy projects under the guidance of QA team members.  * Assist with development of the data visualization packaging for NYSERDA Programs supported by the Quality and Market Standards team.  * Assist in the creation, distribution, or delivery of internal support materials.  * Data entry assistance. Provide support for form reviews and file reviews.  * 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 Masters[ML(1]  student. * Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. * Demonstrated ability to research primary and secondary sources.  ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment. * Strong work ethic.   Preferred but not required: * Previous experience with data visualization software, such as Tableau. PLEASE SUBMIT TWO FILES, ONE FOR YOUR COVER LETTER AND ANOTHER FOR A RESUME.   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. [IND123]