Job Description

Energy Policy & Regulatory Affairs Internship

Aquia Group - Washington, DC

Summer 2025 (Paid)

Aquia Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our government affairs team for Summer 2025. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the federal policy landscape with a focus on energy policy, permitting reform, nuclear energy development, and the growing demand for power generation driven by artificial intelligence technologies.

About Aquia Group

Aquia Group is a government affairs and strategic advisory firm that guides Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, startups, and trade associations in crafting sophisticated legislative, regulatory, and strategic communications campaigns. Our expertise spans critical domains including national security, space-commerce and defense, artificial intelligence, financial services, trade, energy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

With nearly 50 years of combined experience, our team has established an unparalleled track record of delivering results by forging strong relationships with policymakers across the political spectrum. Our principals have extensive experience in both government service and the private sector, having worked at the highest levels of Congress, the Executive Branch, and major technology companies.

Internship Responsibilities

• Track and monitor energy policy legislation and regulations, with particular focus on permitting reform and clean energy initiatives
• Research and analyze nuclear energy policy developments and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor policy discussions related to energy infrastructure needed to support growing AI computing demands
• Attend and summarize congressional hearings, committee markups, and policy events on energy issues
• Draft client-facing materials including policy memos, legislative summaries, and regulatory analyses
• Support coalition-building efforts among energy industry stakeholders
• Analyze federal and state-level initiatives for clean energy deployment and grid modernization
• Provide real-time updates on relevant legislative and regulatory developments
• Contribute to business development initiatives through research and material preparation

Qualifications

• Strong interest in energy policy, environmental regulation, and the intersection of energy and technology
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about permitting processes, nuclear energy regulations, and power infrastructure
• Understanding of how data centers and AI computing technologies impact energy demands
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Prior relevant experience through internships, coursework, or extracurricular activities (Capitol Hill or campaign experience a plus)
• Rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate/professional student in political science, environmental policy, energy studies, public policy, or related field
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of the federal regulatory process and energy policy landscape preferred

Position Details

• Duration : Summer 2025 (May - August, flexible start and end dates)
• Hours : Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Location : Washington, DC (in-person)
• Compensation : Paid (competitive stipend)

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter explaining your interest in Aquia Group and relevant experience
• Writing sample (1-3 pages) demonstrating your ability to analyze policy issues

Please send application materials to careers@aquiagroup.com with the subject line "Summer 2025 Energy Policy Internship - [Your Name]"

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

Aquia Group is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and bias-free work environment. We are perpetually focused on building high-functioning teams with a breadth of experiences and perspectives to meet the complex needs of our clients.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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