Epri
Independent nonprofit R&D organization advancing generation, delivery & use of electricity.
Summer research internship in environmental sciences for power generation
23 days ago
$16 - $34
Entry-level
Internship
Charlotte, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Research & Development
Generation Research
Transmission & Substations
Distribution Systems
DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Integration
Energy Storage
Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery
Nuclear Technology Research
Sector Specialisms
Energy Delivery
Customer Solutions
Transportation Electrification
Electric Vehicles
Load Forecasting
Generation
Distribution Systems
Asset Inspection and Maintenance
Role
Description
presentations
research
literature survey
documentation
mentor interaction
group projects
- Final presentations by summer student internship employees to their peers, mentors and other EPRI technical staff
- Conduct research and assigned tasks independently, but still be willing to interface with other peers and a technical mentor on a regular basis.
- Conduct literature surveys and clear documentation of results in written and visual form
- Work with technical mentors to gain experience in addressing real-world challenges, drivers, and priorities that impact power generation.
- Worked on group projects as part of classes.
Requirements
networking
challenge‑ready
core knowledge
communication
junior year
graduate level
- Willingness to work and network with peer student interns at EPRI.
- Willingness to take on new challenges.
- Working knowledge of core degree areas.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Be at least starting their junior year (3rd year) in Fall, while some projects will prefer M.S. or PhD graduate-level students graduating in next 1-2 years.
Benefits
- EPRI lab tours
- Masters: $25-31 per hour
- Tours of local power generation facilities
- Team building activities, for example a trip to the National Whitewater Center
- Lunch and learns with past interns, current EPRI employees
- Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
- Ph.D: $27-34 per hour
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- e-verify employment eligibility verification
Company
Overview
1972 Founded
Inception Year
Established after the Northeastern blackout to drive innovation in electricity.
$1B+ Research
Annual Portfolio Scale
Maintains a billion-dollar-scale annual research portfolio funded by leading global utilities.
45+ Countries
Global Collaboration
Collaborates with utilities and stakeholders in over 45 countries, influencing regulatory and market frameworks.
- Operates globally from labs in the US and research arms across EMEA and Asia.
- Funds cutting-edge R&D across nuclear, generation, grid modernization, and low-carbon energy.
- Develops real-world solutions: high-voltage testing, EV-charging tech, cyber-secure grid systems.
- Pioneered advances in photovoltaics, wind turbine tech, distributed energy, and smart transmission.
- Unique in its 'virtual R&D' model—assembling expert teams, outsourcing lab work, then sharing breakthroughs.
- Notable for visionary projects like pebble-bed modular nuclear reactors and AI-driven grid management.
Culture + Values
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
- Excellence: We strive for superior performance and continuous improvement.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and solutions that drive progress and meet challenges.
- Collaboration: We work together as one team to solve complex problems and create value.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and their outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target Year
The organization has made a long-term commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by the year 2050.
- The organization is focused on advancing environmental sustainability through research and innovation in energy technologies.
- Efforts include improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting a transition to cleaner energy sources.
- Partnerships with utilities and industry leaders help mitigate environmental impacts and accelerate decarbonization.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Fosters an inclusive workplace with a comprehensive strategy.
- Promotes a culture of mutual respect, opportunity, and inclusion for all employees.