Policy Intern - Summer 2026

Description

We are ERock! 

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. Enchanted Rock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.  

At Enchanted Rock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Performing targeted policy research and issue monitoring in support of Enchanted Rock’s commercial priorities 
• Supporting planning and outreach efforts for major policy conferences 
• Assisting with Enchanted Rock’s advocacy efforts, virtually and in person, in Congress, FERC, ISO/RTO markets, state regulatory utility commissions, environmental agencies, and energy offices.  
• Collaborating with internal groups on emerging regulatory and legislative matters 

Requirements

Basic (Required) Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate and/or graduate study in relevant disciplines, i.e., law, policy, economics, engineering, or a related field 
• Working understanding of the power system 
• Strong interest in energy policy and regulation 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Communicate relevant policy concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through strong writing and presentation skills 
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and independent research abilities 
• Show flexibility and adaptability to respond to emerging policy developments and shifting priorities 

Benefits: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Open-Office Concept 
• Hybrid/Remote Work Arrangements Available 

This is a paid, temporary summer internship. Conversion to full-time employment is not guaranteed and will be evaluated based on intern performance, business needs, and open positions at the conclusion of the program.  

This position will report to the SVP, Policy & External Affairs and will last for the duration of June-August 2026. Interns are required to be eligible to work full-time (40 hours). This internship is based out of our headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Do you have what it takes to join the Enchanted Rock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”