Contact: Andrew Okabe (andrew.j.okabe@hawaii.gov)
Location: Honolulu
Description: As part of the 2026 Energy Summer Intern Program sponsored by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions (NARUC), the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is seeking a graduate-level student interested in the energy sector for a 10-week full-time internship, from May 25, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
Intern will receive a stipend of $5,000 payable directly to the intern in two installments for a 10-week internship. NARUC requires that the intern prepare a short report at the end of the internship, detailing work activities and accomplishments.
The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate and learn with various Commission staff, discuss current issues facing the Commission, and contribute to a project to modernize the way the Commission maintains utility service maps. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
1. Conduct initial research into the available external maps that provide a visualization of utility assets.
2. Conduct research on filed maps by the utilities as seen in the Commission’s Case and Docket Management System.
3. Participate in meetings with other organizations, state and county agencies or departments, and site visits to review ongoing mapping efforts.
4. Prepare a report packet with all research conducted, including any materials that would support a future modernization project.
Qualifications:
The internship is open to rising students currently enrolled in a master’s/graduate level program or recently graduated (in the past 12 months). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, engineering, policy, planning, accounting, or a related field.
To apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, a short writing sample, three references, and either unofficial transcripts or a letter confirming enrollment to an accredited graduate program to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission via email to andrew.j.okabe@hawaii.gov by April 10, 2026.
