ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
At ACCIONA Energía, we’re looking for a Regulatory Compliance Intern to join our team and support the development and operations of renewable energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers on real-world projects, from regulatory research to analytics, while gaining hands-on experience in the renewable energy industry.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Review and update NERC and internal compliance training materials for integration into Workday Learning modules.
Analyze ISO/RTO reliability standards and market rules to support the development of a comprehensive, region-specific compliance checklist.
Evaluate and revise existing regulatory compliance procedures and processes to ensure alignment with current ISO/RTO and NERC requirements.
Assist in the design and implementation of an integrated Regulatory Compliance Dashboard to enhance monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Take on additional Regulatory Compliance support tasks as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
What We’re Looking For:
Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a technical or legal related field
Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Effective team player who can also work independently.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Power BI, analytics tools.
Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel if required.
Willingness to learn.
Acciona Internship Program
As part of the Acciona Internship Program, you'll be assigned specific projects and goals, carefully defined by your manager, to apply your field of study through hands-on experience.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow interns during fun activities, such as a site visit to our Wind and PV facility, a summer company outing, and weekly intern lunches every Friday. You'll be part of our vibrant Chicago office community, where you can participate in various events and wellness activities open to all employees.
Our downtown Chicago office offers a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and break-out areas. Enjoy daily perks like coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center, making it an inspiring and comfortable place to work.
Interns will work 40 hours a week, on-site in the Chicago office.
Benefits
In addition to your base compensation, we offer other employment incentives, such as the option to enroll in the company’s benefit during your internship (medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, HSA company contribution, FSA options).
Job Location:
55 E. Monroe St., Suite 2009
Chicago, IL 60603
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.