Intern, Regulatory Affairs

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

NineDot Energy is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working towards a sustainable future. Our passionate team is committed to making a positive impact, and we are looking for a highly motivated Policy & Regulatory Affairs Intern to join us on this journey in the summer of 2025. This summer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Policy and Regulatory Analyst to support compliance efforts and ensure adherence to industry regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on policy and regulatory requirements relevant to the renewable energy sector. Analyze and summarize findings for the team.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and advance the development of regulatory strategies.
• Communicate effectively with external regulatory agencies as needed.
• Stay informed about updates in regulations and industry standards. Provide regular updates to the team on any changes that may impact our operations.
  
  

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 currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Policy, Environmental Science, Law, etc.).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Diligent with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to an agile, innovative work environment.
  
  

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.