Environmental and Government Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Support environmental, permitting, and policy teams on projects in Boulder summer internship.

Key Responsibilities

• environmental studies
• permitting
• policy analysis
• compliance strategies
• regulatory affairs
• industry associations

Tasks

As the EGA Intern, you'll contribute to Scout's environmental and policy initiatives across multiple markets - supporting both the Government & Regulatory Affairs and Environmental & Permitting teams. -Support environmental studies, permitting processes, legislative affairs, and regulatory processes that shape project success. -Help manage Scout's participation in key industry associations. -Assist in policy analysis and advocacy, including preparing materials that communicate Scout's positions to policymakers and stakeholders. -Contribute to environmental compliance strategies for projects in construction. -Develop an understanding of state legislation, environmental and utility regulation affecting renewable energy development.

Requirements

• renewable energy
• policy analysis
• problem solving
• microsoft office
• teamwork
• us authorization

What You Bring

Scout Clean Energy is seeking an Environmental and Government Affairs (EGA) Intern for Summer 2026. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in renewable energy development and to learn how environmental, permitting, and policy teams work together to bring clean energy projects to life. -Exposure to both the technical, environmental, and policy aspects of renewable project development. -Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems. -Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. -Experience translating complex environmental and regulatory information into clear, actionable insights. -Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects effectively. -Creative, resourceful approach to problem-solving. -Demonstrated interest in renewable energy or environmental policy. -Strong research, analysis, and communication skills. -Learn the fundamentals of wind, solar, and energy storage technologies. -Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. -Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

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Benefits

This internship will run from May through August 2026. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Candidates will work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements and participate in events around Boulder with the internship cohort. A majority of your work will be done in the office because this role involves significant coordination with team members and internal staff. Hourly Rate: $25-30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. -Mentorship and collaboration across diverse disciplines within the company. -Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.

About Scout Clean Energy

-Rapidly evolved into a national utility-scale renewables powerhouse since 2016. -Designs, develops, and runs utility-scale wind, solar PV, and battery storage across 22–24 U.S. states. -Operates a multi-gigawatt pipeline of wind, solar, and storage projects. -Achieved a bold ascent in U.S. clean energy with a billion-dollar acquisition by Brookfield in late 2022.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be authorized to work in the united states without sponsorship.