Intern, Energy Markets

Compensation: $25.00/hour

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State's mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world's leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York's grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

We are looking for a summer intern to join our Product team at NineDot Energy! You will work on developing strategies for deploying new technologies to expand NineDot Energy's portfolio of projects. This may include researching ISO/RTOs and utility jurisdictions across the United States, as well as new technology applications, such as indoor storage or electric vehicle charging, that can be deployed locally. You will also monitor and analyze energy market dynamics, including forecasted trends and regulatory changes affecting key jurisdictions. You will have the opportunity to work on your own individual project as well as support the Product team on their regular initiatives. The work will give you exposure to other teams at NineDot Energy and the chance to interact with technology vendors and partners outside of the organization. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to problem solve will be highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize complex energy policies and regulations and report out to other team members.
• Analyze distribution tariffs and ISO programs to quantify possible battery storage value stack plans.
• Monitor and analyze key ISO market technical structures (e.g., capacity, energy, and ancillary services markets).
• Research and analyze energy storage product offerings and be able to identify and communicate key technical specifications and requirements.
• Support Product team members on special projects such as RFPs or technology demonstrations.
• Interface with other NineDot teams such as Regulatory Affairs, Project Development, or Finance.
• As needed, use internal tools (eg. Excel, Tableau, R/Python) and/or subscription software (eg. HOMER, EnergyToolbase, NREL SAM) to run product and market specific cost-benefit analyses to guide investment decisions and support Project development whether it be a new technology like EV charging or a new geography of interest.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
  
  

Required education and experience:

• Junior or Senior in a 4-year degree program.
• Proficiency at the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Powerpoint.
• Experience with Google Drive and shared document management.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Proficiency in Tableau, R/Python, AutoCad or Sketchup, GIS, and energy modeling software.
• Prior experience and interest in sustainability and clean energy, especially related to energy storage and electric vehicles.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Internship duration: Summer 2025
• Hybrid work model based out of our office in Brooklyn, New York
• Opportunity to gain exposure to industry professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and New York's clean energy initiatives.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.