Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Energy Resources Intern
Westminster, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23.75/hr - $34.86/hrTri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is an electric power utility providing electricity to rural electric cooperatives. They are seeking an Energy Resources Summer Intern for 2026, offering students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the electric utility industry and gain experience in evaluating and managing energy resources. The intern will work with the Energy Management team and gain exposure to regulatory compliance and energy resource management.
Natural Resources
Responsibilities
The intern would learn about renewable energy resources and become familiar with an electric utility's planning, development, and contracting processes as well as regulatory compliance
The intern will learn about the current energy management landscape and technical aspects of renewable resources at the utility and distribution level
Putting information into data will build skills for analytics and tools used in the industry to track renewable performance
Data quality and assurance of renewable energy resources on Tri-State and member distribution cooperative systems behind the meter and demand response programs
Information organization and establish master sources of record for information regarding renewable and dispatchable resources including wind, solar, batteries, gas, hybrids etc
Build a library of essential data points, contract performance criteria, and information surrounding renewable energy solar, wind, and battery Power Purchase Agreements
Work with the Planning and Analytics teams, including Power Supply
Long-Term Financial Forecasting, Analytics and Forecasting, Resource Planning, Demand Response, and Electrification Regulatory
Origination and other groups across the company, including environmental, transmission operations, legal, regulatory, and external affairs
Qualification
Required
Successfully completed two (2) or more years of undergraduate study towards a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Legal/Regulatory, Data Analytics, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with a focus on energy from an accredited college or university
Seniors who will be graduating in December or are planning to attend graduate school in the Fall are also encouraged to apply
Deep critical thinker with analytical skills
Recognition of process improvements and efficiency
Hunger for learning about the electric utility/energy industry and rural electric cooperatives in the west
Interest in renewable energy resources including wind, solar, geothermal hybrid, battery energy storage systems, and gas nuclear
Preferred
Preference will be given to students who attend accredited colleges and universities in Tri-State's service territory which includes Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico
Company
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
We are Tri-State, a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier to electric cooperatives and public power districts across the Western U.S.
Founded in 1952
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Duane Highley
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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