Energy Analyst, Intern

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

Details:

• Paid, full-time summer internship

• The internship period is June 8, 2026 - August 14, 2026

• Must be based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate for the duration of the internship period

• Will be required to work in person from the office located in the Domain

Responsibilities:

• Research and investigate energy industry trends, best practices, and technologies;

• Prepare power market forecasts and research on key topics in climate change, carbon, clean energy, and fossil fuel markets;

• Compile market variables from subject matter experts, run sensitivity analyses and stress tests, and report on the significance to models and assumptions;

• Responsibilities include assisting with power market research, preparing models in Excel or equivalent tools, and analyzing complex problems using large datasets;

• Assist in creating presentations, documentation, maps, and reports;

• Identify and assess new project feasibility;

• Complete all ad-hoc projects and special assignments as needed.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting engineering, business, economics, data science or equivalent;

• Must be pursuing a master’s degree in finance, accounting engineering, business, economics, data science or equivalent;

• Experience or desire to work with Encompass, Plexos, Aurora, PROMOD, or other dispatch/power flow models;

• Advanced understanding of linear sensitivity factors, power system transaction management, and economic dispatch through coursework or work experience;

• A strong interest in the renewable energy sector and a passion for decarbonization initiatives

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to an entrepreneurial environment;

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tasks efficiently;

• A proactive and enthusiastic mindset, with a focus on learning and professional development.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

Please note: We kindly request that recruiting companies and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our hiring process. Thank you.