Energy-Efficiency Transportation Electrification Program Intern | Portland, OR 21 views

Energy-Efficiency

Location: OR
About the job
Resource Innovations is excited to welcome a Part-Time Transportation Electrification Program Intern to our dynamic team serving Washington and Oregon. This part-time internship, spanning up to six months from April 2026 to October 2026, offers a unique chance to engage deeply with grant review and program delivery within our Transportation Electrification portfolio.

This position plays a key role in shaping funding decisions for utility- and government-supported TE grant programs across Oregon and Washington. It’s an outstanding opportunity for graduate students in Urban Planning, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or related fields to gain practical, hands-on experience in clean energy program management and equitable infrastructure funding.

As part of our collaborative project delivery team, you will review transportation electrification grant applications—assessing them using a structured rubric, crafting detailed project summaries, presenting your insights and funding recommendations, and offering essential administrative support.

We’re looking for a candidate who excels in reading comprehension and time management, is exceptionally organized, and communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing. You will work 16-20 hours per week during standard business hours (9 AM-5 PM), with flexible time to accommodate additional application review. A genuine passion for equitable clean energy access and a keen understanding of how transportation electrification intersects with environmental justice and community resilience are essential.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Duties And Responsibilities

Support the Program Delivery Manager to ensure program KPIs are met, reporting, and documentation is completed on schedule
Deliver best-in-class client services
Review and evaluate grant applications against program eligibility and scoring criteria
Conduct due diligence on applicant organizations and proposed projects
Draft application summaries and funding recommendations
Develop summary slide decks synthesizing findings for internal and external audiences
Conduct applicant interviews as part of the review process
Present findings and recommendations to grant selection committees
Utilize GIS tools to analyze geographic distribution and equity considerations across applicant portfolios
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s Master’s or PhD program in Urban Planning, Engineering, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in transportation electrification, clean energy, or environmental equity
Demonstrated success working independently in a remote environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
Passion for equitable clean energy access and an understanding of how transportation electrification intersects with environmental justice and community resilience

Preferred Skills, Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred
Familiarity with GIS mapping tools preferred

Benefits

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base pay for this position is $25hr. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education and location.

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

Energy-Efficiency