Intern – Digital Product Strategy - Energy Transition & DERs

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Job Description

We are seeking a Digital Product Strategy Intern to help us research, analyze, and propose innovative digital solutions in areas such as distributed energy resources (DERs), DER management systems (DERMs), demand flexibility, grid flexibility, grid resilience, and energy transition technologies. This role is ideal for a graduate student (or advanced undergraduate) who wants to combine energy systems knowledge, market research, and digital product thinking to shape the future of the grid.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct market and technology research on emerging digital solutions for DERs, DERMs, VPPs, energy transition, grid resilience, and grid flexibility.

- Map the competitive landscape and identify gaps/opportunities for new products.

- Analyze technology trends, standards, and regulations (OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5, FERC, PUC rulings).

- Develop opportunity briefs and business cases for potential products and services.

- Draft simple product requirement outlines (PRDs, feature sets, MVP concepts) for internal review.

- Present findings and recommendations to product, technology, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Master’s (preferred) or advanced undergraduate program in:

- Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.

- MBA/MS students with a focus on energy, technology, or sustainability also encouraged to apply.

- Strong analytical and research skills; ability to synthesize technical and business information.

- Familiarity with energy transition concepts (DER, DERMs, demand response, microgrids, VPPs).

- Interest and knowledge in digital platforms, APIs, IoT, and AI/ML applications in the energy sector.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (presentation and storytelling ability a plus).

What You’ll Gain

- Exposure to the intersection of utilities, technology, and energy transition policy.

- Hands-on experience in product strategy, digital innovation, and market evaluation.

- Opportunity to shape real product recommendations that may influence company investment priorities.

- Mentorship from senior product, technology, and strategy leaders.

Compensation Range

$17.85 - $24.00

Currency

USD

Type

Hourly

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

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