Business Development Intern
Electric Power Engineers
About Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers is designing the grid of the future! For over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, EPE continues to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities it serves and the environment in which we live. Together EPE can continue to create the “grid of the future”!
EPE opened its Center for Energy Innovation to engage closely with engineering, design and business students at the University of Illinois. It works alongside leaders and professionals at EPE on projects related to designing solutions for renewable energy including solar, wind, and battery storage solutions, integration, interconnection, transmission and distribution planning and operations, regulatory compliance, grid modernization, distributed energy resources (DER) and energy market analysis and feasibility studies, as well as project management. The students generate creative solutions through multi-disciplinary collaboration and the exploration and implementation of new and emerging technologies.
About the Role
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) works with clients on a global scale designing solutions for renewable energy (solar/wind/battery storage), Generation Interconnection, Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and Smart Grids. Electric Power Engineers interns bridge theoretical classroom concepts and hands-on training to overcome real-world challenges. Throughout the internship, skills will develop to advance professionally and academically.
Electric Power Engineers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Intern. Under the guidance of the Business Development team, the intern will gain valuable experience in market research, strategic planning, and client engagement, while developing skills in data analysis, lead generation, and professional communication in a corporate environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, partners, and opportunities
- Assist in the development and execution of business strategies
- Create and maintain a database of prospective lead
- Support outreach efforts, including drafting emails and setting up meetings with prospective clients
- Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for business growth
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives
- Prepare presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities
Qualifications
- Undergraduate student at a four-year university seeking internship opportunities in business development, analytics, or economics.
- Junior or senior student preferred
- Maintain excellent customer and inter-company relationships
- Showcase strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Showcase detail and attention in repetitive items
- Self-motivated with a strong drive and sense of urgency
- Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments/project components simultaneously
Location: This position will be in person at the Electric Power Engineers office in Champaign IL. Start date for this position is May 27, 2025 and will conclude on August 15, 2025. The position is 40 hours a week.
Travel: Little to none
To apply for this job please visit careers-epeconsulting.icims.com.