Public Policy Interns (Seasonal) (College)

Are you interested in the clean energy transition? Do you want to be involved in emerging technologies in the utility industry like electric vehicles and hydrogen hubs? Are you passionate about public policy that will help eligible Pennsylvania families pay their gas and electric bills? If these questions interest you, apply for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Public Policy Intern position today!

As a PUC Public Policy Intern, you will have the opportunity to research exciting trends in the public utility industry, learn from experts in the field, and see first-hand the decision-making processes of the agency that oversees gas, electric, water, telecommunications, broadband, and transportation operations in Pennsylvania. Interns will attend hearings and public meetings and interact with the Commission's vested partners, including consumer advocate groups.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, Full-time Internship from May 2025 until August 2025.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is headquartered in Harrisburg. Telework is a potential feature of these positions for employees. Successful candidates are required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's Alternate (telework) Worksite must meet the following requirements: The telework worksite must be located

1) within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg, and

2) within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or (717) 787-8714. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. Candidates who do not wish to telework or are not eligible to telework, will work from the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor's degree program and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. Full time undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) college credits and anticipate the completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire may apply for this program.
• Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master's or doctorate degree program at the time of hire.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• Undergraduate juniors and seniors.
• Students of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students with majors in political science, public policy, economics, engineering, and pre-law are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements:

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.