The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join our Power Up Program. This internship gives you hands-on work experience, direct mentorship, and professional networking opportunities within the federal government. This internship is located in the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF).
Join DOE's Power Up program and kickstart your federal career! This program is designed to offer exciting early-career opportunities for upcoming professionals ready to make an impact in the Federal government. As a participant, you will be paired with an on-the-job mentor whose guidance is tailored specifically to your career path-whether you are entering a technical specialty or an administrative/professional role.
In this program, mentoring goes far beyond basic job training. Your mentor will serve as a trusted guide, helping you build confidence, develop professional skills, and learn how to navigate and thrive within a structured, mission-driven environment. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) supports high-impact energy and manufacturing initiatives that advance U.S.
energy security, affordability, grid reliability, and national competitiveness. EDF works closely with private-sector partners, other federal agencies, and key stakeholders to finance projects that strengthen America's energy foundation and support emerging technologies.
As an EDF intern, you will gain unparalleled professional development by engaging in large-scale loan evaluations for innovative energy projects, building expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and credit risk analysis. This opportunity provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the national good by directly supporting the revitalization and innovation of the U.S.
energy industry, enabling the deployment of energy technologies and fostering American economic prosperity. EDF interns may participate in research, analysis, and program support across these focus areas, gaining exposure to federal energy finance, public-private partnerships, and cross-agency collaboration. As a Power Up Intern in the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), you will support our daily mission goals.
EDF's work includes: Energy generation and grid reliability projects Innovative energy technology initiatives Manufacturing and advanced transportation projects Tribal energy investment and partnership projects CO2 transportation and infrastructure projects Energy solutions that support U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies For more information, visit Energy Dominance Financing Program | Department of Energy.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet Minimum Qualifications, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Your benefits depend on how long your internship is scheduled to last: Internships lasting 12 months or more: You are eligible for full federal benefits, including health insurance (FEHB), life insurance, retirement, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS), and long-term care insurance (FLTCIP). Internships lasting 90 days to 12 months: You are eligible to earn paid annual (vacation) leave and sick leave. You are not eligible for retirement or life insurance.
Internships lasting less than 90 days: You do not earn paid leave or receive federal retirement benefits.
This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $37112 – $54160/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This is a Full-time with some Part-time if needed. position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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