Federal and Regulatory Affairs Intern

Join us in this role where you’ll work in federal government affairs and help advance Ørsted’s position in the US energy market. You’ll attend Washington-area briefings and meetings, draft internal and external correspondence, track legislative and regulatory proposals, and conduct research and analysis related to the energy transition.

Welcome to Corporate Affairs
You’ll be part of Federal and Regulatory Affairs where you, together with your colleagues, will build relationships with federal stakeholders, including Congress, federal agencies, and the Administration. As a team, we work in a mutually supportive environment and collaborate daily with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll play an important role in:

• tracking legislative and regulatory proposals
• preparing communication and engagement materials
• supporting and attending meetings and events
• conducting research and analysis related to the energy transition.

To succeed in the role, you:

• strong writing skills
• research skills
• oral advocacy skills
• good interpersonal skills

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

About the job
Application deadline:
5 January 2025

Location:
Washington DC, US

Field of work:
Public affairs, regulatory and legal

Employment type:
Student

Work hours:
Full-time

Workplace:
On-site

Imagine a future with Ørsted

About Ørsted
- We develop, construct, and operate offshore and onshore wind farms, solar energy farms, storage facilities, and bioenergy plants in Europe, Asia, and North America.

- Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

- We’ve been ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable energy companies for the past six years.

- We’re headquartered in Denmark.

- We have over 8,600 employees, working in 15 countries and growing.

An inclusive team
Ørsted wants all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, regardless of age, nationality, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or beliefs. We’re committed to secure an inclusive work environment characterised by a respect for all people so everyone feels free to openly share their input and ideas.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC