Load Research & Energy and Demand Forecasting Intern (Energy)

Location: Denver, Colorado, with in-person commuting required under the hybrid work policy

Salary: $19.50–$24.00 per hour

Company

Energy company providing electricity and natural gas products and services to customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.

What you will do

• Support load research and energy and demand forecasting projects by gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Contribute to analysis supporting resource planning, budgeting, regulatory filings, rate cases, and business decisions.
• Explore the effects of customer behavior, weather, electric vehicle adoption, climate, and emerging technologies on energy use.
• Help improve forecasting tools, reports, recurring research processes, and analytics migration into Databricks.
• Document work and communicate findings to team members and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Current college or university student with junior status or higher as of fall 2027.
• Enrolled in an accredited program in statistics, data science, economics or econometrics, applied mathematics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, environmental studies, public policy, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, up to 20 hours per week during the school year, and commute to the designated location in person.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and exposure to statistics or statistical modeling.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python and pandas, R, SQL, or Databricks.
• Interest in the energy or utility sector.
• Experience working with large datasets and strong attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with required in-person commuting.
• Opportunity to learn and develop forecasting, research, statistical modeling, and data analysis skills.
• Pension and 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until October 16, 2026.
• Internship begins May 31, 2027, with a possible extension based on performance and business needs.