2025 Summer Intern, Energy Analyst - Commercial & Industrial Programs (Bachelors, Hybrid or Remote)

Ready to make a difference?  

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs. Successful candidates will support the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive improved energy efficiency across commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial markets and help contribute to a clean energy future. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors, reviews and analyzes energy consumption data, and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy efficiency programs. 

The intern will provide a variety of support including research, data analysis, and operational support for ICF’s commercial and industrial energy programs team.  

Our 2025 Summer Internship is a 10-week, full-time program that generally begins in early June and concludes in mid-August. The intern may work fully remote from a U.S. location, or a hybrid schedule (generally 1 day per week) from our Reston VA office for those located near such. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance for internships. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the review and analysis of large volumes of program data, in order to support core program processes, ensure program integrity, and distill data into narratives for reports, case studies, etc. 

• Support the delivery of technical assistance for program participants, and maintaining detailed records in a customer management system. 

• Review energy consumption data for single buildings as well as large portfolios of facilities, to assist building owners in benchmarking performance against peers, improving performance, and achieving recognition for energy efficiency achievements.

• Work with technology teams to test and implement technology solutions.

• Contribute to the development and deployment of communications, outreach, and training resources, including case studies, webinars, in-person events, and other opportunities. 

• Coordinate with other team members and clients to develop local, regional, and national strategies to influence the market and increase participation in programs. 

Minimum Qualification: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business, Sustainability, Environment, Engineering, Communications, Policy or closely related discipline (with an anticipated graduation of August 2025 or later)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated focus in sustainability, energy efficiency or the building sector 

• Demonstrated expertise working with large spreadsheets or databases. 

• Experience working with commercial or multifamily buildings. 

• Experience writing reports, articles, case studies, or other communications materials. 

• Excellent analytical and research skills. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Highly-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation. 

• Solid personal computer skills (Microsoft applications). 

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines. 

• Detail-oriented  

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