2026 Summer Internship - Public Policy/Political Science

Southern California Edison (Sce)

The Role

Overview

Summer internship in public policy/political science at SCE focusing on clean energy.

Key Responsibilities

  • networking
  • presentation
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Build your professional network through various intern events -Present in annual Intern Expo to showcase assigned internship project -Work with cross functional teams on projects

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • public policy
  • 2.8 gpa
  • communication
  • work authorization
  • utility

What You Bring

-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. -Come prepared to work on real world challenges within the utility/energy sector -We require you to be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. -Effective and open communication -Official transcripts will be verified during the on-boarding process. -Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Policy or Political Science at an accredited institution with a graduation date of December 2026 or later -This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs. -2.8 GPA or higher

Benefits

-Ongoing support to grow personally and professionally -Gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant software and tools aligned within your field of study -You'll be paired with a mentor and work collaboratively to apply your knowledge, grow your skills and make an impact

The Company

About Southern California Edison (Sce)

-a driving force in powering Southern California for over a century. -a major provider of electricity, emphasizing reliable service. -a leader in clean energy, focusing heavily on solar and wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. -handles complex, large-scale energy projects that span residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -historical projects include the integration of renewable energy sources and the modernization of the electric grid. -plays a pivotal role in sustainability, driving innovation in energy efficiency and green power initiatives. -continuously invests in cutting-edge technology to enhance energy delivery and reduce environmental impact.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity

Clean Energy

Electrification

Future Grids

Industrial

Government Facilities

Healthcare and Public Health

Water and Wastewater Systems

Communications

Chemical

Transmission

Substation

Distribution

Environmental Policy

Regulatory Policy

Infrastructure

Planning

Engineering

Data Science

Customer Service

Emergency Services

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the united states.

Security Clearance

-applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per la county fair chance ordinance and california fair chance act.