Intern

About Us

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

 

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

 

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

 

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

Summary The Sewanee Intern Program is a semester-long, immersive experience designed for high-potential students from the University of the South (Sewanee) who want to understand how energy infrastructure actually gets built, financed, and operated at scale. The intern rotates across ENFRA’s core business functions on a monthly basis, gaining direct exposure to strategy, sustainability, analytics, and field operations in a way no classroom can replicate. Rather than being confined to a single desk, this intern works alongside senior leaders, attends site tours with the CEO, and builds real fluency in the energy-asa-service model that is reshaping how institutions manage their built environments. The program culminates in a capstone project—the intern identifies a real problem or inefficiency within the business, develops a recommended solution, and presents findings directly to the development team. This is a role for intellectually curious, self-directed students who want to leave a semester with genuine business experience and a clear sense of where their career could take them in energy, infrastructure, or sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Rotate monthly across assigned business functions, immersing fully in each team’s work, priorities, and workflows for the duration of the rotation. • CEO’s Office (M&A, ESG): Support strategic transaction diligence, ESG reporting initiatives, and executive-level research and analysis. • Demand Response & Smart Technologies: Learn how ENFRA manages real-time energy demand, interfaces with utility programs, and deploys smart building technologies. • Delivery / Sustainability: Embed with the sustainability and project delivery team, including a week on the ground in New Orleans to observe active project execution and operations. • Utility Analytics & Energy Analytics: Work alongside analysts to develop insights from utility data, energy consumption patterns, and performance benchmarking. • Additional teams as the program evolves, based on business need and intern interest. • Participate in site tours led by the CEO or site leaders to develop a firsthand understanding of ENFRA’s facilities, project environments, and operational context. • Contribute meaningfully to each team’s day-to-day work during each rotation—attending meetings, supporting deliverables, and asking questions that sharpen understanding. • Identify a problem, gap, or inefficiency observed during the program and develop a structured solution recommendation as the capstone project. • Present the capstone project to the development team at the conclusion of the program, articulating the problem, the analysis, and the proposed path forward. • Maintain a rotation journal or learning log to document key takeaways, questions, and observations across functions. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at the University of the South (Sewanee) in junior or senior standing; all majors welcome. • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in energy, sustainability, infrastructure, or business strategy. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, organized written work. • Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and shift focus as rotation assignments change. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable learning new tools quickly. • High degree of professionalism and discretion; this role involves exposure to confidential business information

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Academic background or coursework in finance, economics, engineering, environmental studies, or public policy. • Prior internship, research, or project experience in energy, sustainability, or infrastructure. • Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, or quantitative research. • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing or presentations.

Travel Requirements

• 0–15% of time will be spent traveling, including a required week on-site in New Orleans during the Delivery/Sustainability rotation

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

Physical Activities Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Climbing stairs. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned Environmental Conditions Quiet environment Physical Demands Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.