2026 Summer Intern, Forecast Planner (Remote)

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**2026 Summer Intern, Forecast Planner**

Are you a student who loves solving challenging problems by turning data into stories and learning how energy programs shape the grid and our communities?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teammates, building clear visuals and summaries, and seeing your work show up in real decisions?

If so, this is your internship.

Join the Energy Analytics team as a 2026 Summer Intern and help utility companies better understand their energy potential and plan for the future of their grids.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in data analysis, research, and contributing to collaborative projects that directly support energy forecasting and utility planning.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll develop practical consulting skills and contribute to polished deliverables that inform real-world decisions for both internal and client use.

**This is an entry-level, 10-week, full time internship that begins in early June 2026.

The work may be fully remote from any U.S. location or hybrid from an ICF office depending on individual's location.

At this time, we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance.**

**Key Responsibilities**

+ **Support energy studies and regulatory work:** Contribute to research and analysis for energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization potential studies.
+ **Conduct market research:** Perform research on energy efficiency technologies and gather data for forecasting and program inputs.
+ **Analyze data:** Work with large datasets, perform quality checks, and create clear tables and visuals using Excel and other analytical tools.
+ **Assist with modeling and forecasting:** Compile inputs for models and summarize results under the guidance of senior team members.
+ **Prepare deliverables** : Draft slides, charts, and concise write-ups for internal reviews, reports, and presentations.
+ **Support regulatory submissions:** Format tables and figures, ensuring consistency across document versions.
+ **Maintain shared resources:** Keep files and folders organized and up to date, communicate updates, and support version control for the team.
+ **Provide flexible support:** Take on ad hoc tasks as needed to help the team achieve its goals.

**Basic Qualifications**

+ By start date, acceptance/ enrollment verification, or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses preferably in energy or environmental studies, business, economics, engineering, or a related field.
+ A completed bachelor’s degree 
+ Candidate must be a US citizen, reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S. per contract requirements.

**Preferred Skills/Qualifications**

+ Knowledge of or interest in energy efficiency technologies, demand response, distributed energy resources, and related utility programs and markets.
+ Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to collect, analyze, and present data using Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and similar tools.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills for engaging with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
+ Ability to create clear, polished deliverables and maintain organized shared resources.
+ Commitment to business ethics and protection of confidential information.
+ Team player, adaptable to fast-paced environments and willing to support ad hoc tasks.

**Working at ICF**

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants.

We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.



Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

**Candidate AI Usage Policy**

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge.

As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted.

This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.



However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI.

If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com .

We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

 

**Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$41,614.00 - $70,744.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Skill Profession

Other General