Internship, State Policy (Fall 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e., through December) or into early Spring 2027, if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team's success.

This internship will provide opportunities to work with the Energy Policy Team on policy, business development, market analysis, and strategic engagement at the state and local level. You will be part of a team responsible for creating and implementing the company's regulatory and legislative strategies related to residential battery energy storage and solar, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), grid-scale battery energy storage, and other energy products and priorities. This includes work on utility programs, regulatory rulemakings, permitting, interconnection, virtual power plant (VPP) efforts, and other policy engagements. This is an opportunity to learn and grow, working across the team to support its full range of efforts. The internship may also involve a capstone deliverable, such as a presentation, research report, or policy brief, will be presented at the completion of the internship, culminating the experiences gained and lessons learned.

• Support the policy team by summarizing and analyzing regulatory filings, developing briefings, researching legislation, and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Assist with the development of new policy and business initiatives
• Opportunity to develop capstone project on priority charging or energy policy issue
• Work with internal teams to get cross-functional input, and advise on public policy developments
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to amplify public policy prioriities
• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in relevant field such as Political Science, Public Policy, Technology Policy, International Studies, or related fields with a focus on energy and sustainability
• Direct EV charging or energy policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups on industry associations is preferred
• Experience and understanding of the federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory process from prior work and academic experience
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with experience successfully managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects simultaneously
• Able to make a 6-month commitment at minimum
• High level research and writing abilities

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$26.56 - $37.02 + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.