About the role#
The ComEd Regulatory Intern supports the Regulatory Strategy and Regulatory Affairs teams. You will research, analyze, and monitor regulatory matters that affect the electric utility industry. This role provides exposure to state and federal proceedings, such as rate cases, rulemakings, policy dockets, and compliance filings.
What you'll do#
- Research regulations, legislation, commission orders, and industry trends.
- Summarize filings, testimony, decisions, and stakeholder comments.
- Track regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
- Evaluate impacts on utility operations, customer programs, and business strategy.
- Monitor regulatory and stakeholder activities.
- Prepare reports and presentations while maintaining regulatory tracking tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
- Complete a capstone team project, which includes developing a project plan, delivering milestones, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and presenting results to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's, master's, or post-secondary program.
- Associate's degree students must be accepted to a bachelor's program upon completion.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and major GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to interpret technical, legal, and regulatory materials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: Pursuing a master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Research, Regulated Environments, or a related field.
- Preferred: Knowledge of utility regulation, energy policy, and experience with FERC or state utility commissions.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (approximately 10 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Exelon
Exelon is a public utility company based in Chicago. It serves more than 10 million customers across six states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 2000 and employs over 10,000 people. Its operations focus on energy delivery and power generation.
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