For more than 15 years, SEA has been committed to developing the next generation of clean energy professionals through our fellowship and internship programs. We believe the best way to learn is by contributing to meaningful work, which is why our fellows and interns are integrated into project teams, work alongside experienced professionals, and make meaningful contributions from day one. More than 40% of our interns have gone on to join SEA as full-time employees, while many others have built successful careers throughout the clean energy industry.
SEA is proud to participate in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Internship Program, providing students with valuable professional experience while supporting the continued growth of Massachusetts’ clean energy workforce.
Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to great-jobs@seadvantage.com to apply!
We are currently seeking Research Associate Interns for our Fall 2026 (September – December) and Spring 2027 (January – May) internship sessions. We are expecting to hire one or two interns for each session.
If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience in clean energy markets, policy, finance, and strategy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply early to work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that help clients navigate complex energy markets, evaluate opportunities, and make informed business and policy decisions. Review our Research Associate Intern Job Description below:
Looking for the next step in your clean energy career but not quite sure where to focus? Consider a one-year Fellowship at Sustainable Energy Advantage. Fellows work alongside experienced professionals on client engagements, policy and market analysis, new business initiatives, and our subscription services—gaining broad exposure to the clean energy industry while building valuable analytical, consulting, and professional skills. Review our Fellowship Job Description below:
*Note: SEA work is done in a hybrid environment, with much of our staff coming in a few days a week (so we can remember each other’s faces). We believe in the benefit of both working collaboratively and with flexibility and will work with qualified candidates to find the right blend.
Don’t just take our word for it – read some excerpts from recent intern evaluations on their internship experience with SEA.
A. Nair, Spring 2026“I had the opportunity to work on a range of clean energy policy and analysis projects that helped me better understand the intersection of policy making / regulation, markets, and implementation… overall, this internship has been a valuable learning experience that deepened my understanding of the clean energy sector.”
I. Dame, Spring 2026“My internship gave me the exposure, the mentorship, and the problem-solving experience to step up into future opportunities with total confidence in my abilities… SEA’s environment and culture is perfect to help interns succeed and make everyone on the team feel connected and comfortable.”
S. Jackson, Fall 2025“SEA is a fantastic place for a renewable energy internship. The staff is kind, supportive, and patient as you navigate the complexities of the energy world. The work is very collaborative, and SEA really treats you as if you are part of the team. I have held many internships, and SEA has one of the best working environments I have come across.”
J. Kim, Summer 2025“Just as valuable as the work itself was the collaborative and welcoming environment at SEA. The team is not only knowledgeable but also generous with their expertise—SEAers are self-motivated learners, but also genuinely eager to teach and support one another…Overall, my internship at SEA gave me a deeper understanding of renewable energy markets and policy, sharpened my research and writing skills, and introduced me to an inspiring community of people deeply invested in the clean energy transition.”
Y. Futai, Summer 2025“I had the incredible opportunity to be a Research Associate Intern with SEA during the Summer 2025… one of the most rewarding tasks I undertook was working on a community solar client project. This was my first true deep dive into research and analysis to provide materials for a client looking to expand deployment in the sector…This tested me mentally; I felt completely lost in my research process and felt my findings lacked substance that could be beneficial to the client, but through that process I found that there was always someone… who was endlessly patient with me and guided me every step of the way.”
S. Joseph, Spring 2025“Going into my internship, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the energy industry, but now that I am leaving, I know that there is so much more to learn… Outside of legislative articles, I had the opportunity to write about battery storage, utilities proceedings, wholesale markets, and so much more. These are topics I did not know as much about going into the internship, so I was able to round out my energy knowledge.”
A. Mendoza, Fall 2024“I had the tremendous opportunity to intern with SEA from September 2024 to November 2024. As a recent graduate with a Masters in Public Policy, I joined SEA hoping to build on the qualitative and quantitative analysis skills I developed in my coursework and learn about the clean energy field. The internship exceeded my expectations – 10/10 would recommend!”
D. Latham, Summer 2024“Interning at Sustainable Energy Advantage this summer has truly been an incredible experience. While the old adage may go that you learn something new every day, I quickly found that at SEA, you learn closer to a hundred. SEA is full of very, very smart people who are also willing to take the time to help you: a winning combination for learning and development. I felt very supported by my supervisor, who I met with regularly, and my mentor, who often had to “pull a chair up” to my desk. But I also found that I could knock on the desk or door of any coworker, no matter how senior, and get the help I was looking for. I think this is a pretty rare case for a summer internship; I was not below taking up time on anyone’s schedule at SEA.”
N. Resnik, Fall 2024“As an intern at SEA I also had the chance to engage with different client projects and colleagues… I was given the opportunity to present my research findings (on net metering and other behind-the-meter solar incentive programs) to the commissioners of Rhode Island OER as part of a group presentation, a valuable opportunity I never thought I would be able to get as an intern. While the work I did with SEA was very interesting, the most rewarding part of interning with SEA was the people… everyone seemed genuinely interested in my success and future in the renewable energy field.”
Q. Ma, Fall 2023“Under the diligent guidance of my supervisor Sahil and the wider team, I found myself navigating territories that once seemed foreign, transforming complex jargons and legislative texts into digestible insights. It was an invaluable experience that bridged the knowledge I acquired at Tufts with real-world applications. Throughout the internship, I felt that I was transformed from an outsider looking into the foreign world of energy markets to someone who can at least ask the right questions to learn more at every juncture.
J. Nichols, Summer 2023“The significance, diversity, and challenge of the work also left little to be desired… the vast majority of the work was interesting and resulted in significant learning, whether on specific topics or technical skills. All in all, if you are motivated to work in the clean energy industry, I highly recommend applying for an internship position at SEA. Whether you are more qual-focused or quant-focused, or somewhere in between (like me!), there will be something interesting for you to work on.”
V. Molitor, Summer 2022“SEA has been a great place to quickly build up my knowledge of the renewable energy industry. The people at SEA are extremely knowledgeable and are always willing to help. SEAers at every level took the time to ensure I had a solid understanding of anything I was working on. Everyone at SEA is so passionate about the work they do, which makes coming into the office each day exciting and fun. I am very grateful for the time I have spent at SEA and know that the skills and knowledge I have gained during my time here will allow me to continue working towards a career in the renewable energy sector!”
J. Barton, Summer 2022“The people at SEA are amazing to the nth degree; everyone is so knowledgeable, helpful, engaged, and accommodating – not to mention super friendly – which made the work all the more fun! And, I learned more in my three months there than I ever could have hoped for… There is no doubt that working at SEA means you will be working on many different interesting and exciting projects, and you can be sure that you will learn a ton while doing it. If you are looking to learn about the renewable energy world in the Northeast (and really the entire U.S.), SEA is the place to be. I could not recommend it enough.”
K. Will, Spring 2022“It is a unique opportunity to work for a consultancy while in school, even more so for one that is intentional about intern professional development. The internship begins with subject area orientations across the company and regular lunch and learns. My supervisor was the best mentor I could have asked for. She was accessible, thoughtful, and ensured I had a grasp on my specific subject matter. Whether this is a person’s first role in the industry or nth there is always more to learn from the colleagues at SEA. It is a workplace full of kind-hearted individuals who are using their brain powers to create a more livable future for everyone. What are you waiting for? Apply!”
W. Swanson, Summer 2021“If you want to quickly ramp up your knowledge of everything renewables, SEA is the place to be. Despite SEA’s high status in the New England renewable market, the small size of the company still allowed for lots of interaction between intern/entry level workers and upper management. This created many opportunities to work with and learn from true experts in their field, all within the structure of a very friendly and supportive environment.”
S. Sharaf, Summer 2021“Overall, I had a great experience during my summer internship at SEA— everyone was kind, friendly, and team-oriented. My supervisor, Eric, constantly prioritized my learning and was a wonderful mentor. I was able to contribute to real projects, and I gained a lot of new knowledge. SEA has a focus on excellence and producing high-quality work for clients, and it was exciting to work at the unique intersection of clean energy, economic market analysis, and policy. I would highly encourage anyone else interested in this area to apply!”
S. Bakht, Summer 2020“Overall I feel, SEA’s team is very tightly knit with their work culture being flexible, friendly and positive. I always felt respected, valued and acknowledged and I can proudly say that it was one of my most fulfilling experiences. I can confidently feel myself walking out of SEA, not just understanding how renewable energy technology works but also how key policies drive the market and have a huge impact on smaller businesses that are stepping into the clean energy sector”
N. Al Ferzly, Spring 2019“I felt lucky to be an intern at SEA when I saw how closely the company works with stakeholders to draft new policies, studies and analysis. The positive and helpful work environment at SEA helped me a lot during my first few weeks. SEA staff was more than happy to get me up to speed on issues I did not fully understand. I appreciated my colleagues’ willingness to share their knowledge to new members of the team. After the end of my internship, I significantly expanded my qualitative and quantitative skills. I strongly recommend this internship to anyone who wants to learn about renewable energy in a positive environment.“
T. Armstrong, Summer 2018“My time as an intern with Sustainable Energy Advantage (SEA) was engaging, challenging, and extremely rewarding. The experience gave me a solid grounding in the basics of renewable energy markets and policy while challenging me to dive deeper into the finer points of the proceedings I tracked. The diversity of projects that I was included on allowed me to develop both qualitative and quantitative skills, and exposed me to the various work done by SEA. In addition to the rewarding work, the work environment made me feel valued, respected, and like I could be myself. I would recommend the position to anyone hoping to be challenged who is ready to learn a lot about renewable energy.”
J. McDermott, Summer 2016“I walked in as somebody with a very basic understanding of how renewable energy markets- and more broadly- renewable energy itself functioned, and while I cannot profess to be an expert on these markets, I have new found confidence that has allowed me think and communicate on a deeper level about these issues.”
Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, and strives to build and advance a diverse team. SEA is committed to an inclusive work environment and supporting a talented workforce of diverse backgrounds and identities. All qualified applicants will be considered on merit, without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
