Apply for Energy Policy Internship at Tesla in Germany. Tesla is looking for a creative and systematic problem solver who is open to new ideas and approaches and who is willing to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

The intern will make an impact on Tesla’s Policy. S/he will be part of a small high-performing team, working directly with the energy policy leaders as well as be responsible for researching and monitoring positions on the DACH level and wider European policy and regulatory changes, attending association meetings, and liaising with internal subject matter experts. Furthermore, the intern will support the assessment of potential policy and regulatory engagement activities with DACH institutions and for other markets as required.

Learning goals & Tasks

• Deepen understanding of how energy storage supports the transition to sustainable energy.
• Improve analytical and policy development skills through conducting research on energy market regulatory frameworks and policies in selected EMEA markets.
• Support monitoring and research of DACH and European policy developments affecting energy storage, identifying risks and opportunities and developing action plans for policy engagement.
• Similarly, support identifying and building relationships with relevant stakeholders at industry, policy and bureaucratic levels.
• Perform legislative investigation for residential, commercial and industrial storage.
• Furthermore, contribute to or perform ad-hoc research or studies related to energy products.

Requirements

In order to apply for this Tesla Energy Policy Internship in Germany, candidates must have the following qualifications

• Close to finishing a degree preferably with a major in Law, Policy, Economics, Engineering or a similar field.
• First work experience in the policy or consulting sector (Political Party, GO, NGO or consulting firm) desirable.
• Sound understanding of energy storage solutions, their application and benefits and knowledge of DACH energy market framework and/or other European energy markets.
• Must have a strong command of English and German as well as time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Communication and persuasion skills along with an ability to interact with various levels of management.

Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Tesla’s current products include electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, as well as other related products and services. Through its subsidiary Tesla Energy, the company develops and is a major installer of solar photovoltaic energy generation systems in the United States. Tesla Energy is also one of the largest global suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) installed in 2020.