Energy Efficiency Intern

Resource Innovations is seeking an Intern to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. As an Intern you will support our Market Research and Business Administration efforts in key areas such as Virtual Power Plants (VPP), micromobility, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and smart home technologies. The intern will conduct comprehensive market research to develop informed capture strategies and assist in creating toolkits for load flexibility and transportation electrification practice areas. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research and business strategy while contributing to innovative projects in the energy and transportation sectors.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct market research into domains such as demand response, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), micromobility, V2X, and smart home technologies to build capture strategies
• Develop toolkits for load flexibility and Transportation Electrification (TE) practice areas such as marketing one-pagers, slides, calculators, outreach material, OEM and partner strategy material, launch playbook, etc.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures and materials for load flexibility and transportation electrification teams
• Assist in drafting proposal language for Load flexibility/TE practice areas
• Other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts and techniques, with a willingness to learn new concepts.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or similar software) is preferred. Experience with reporting software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus,
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy.
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment and support various projects.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Experience with PowerPoint and Excel functions, formulas, and pivot tables
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deliverables, while remaining flexible.

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.