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ComEd Regulatory Intern

Exelon

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Compensation
$20–31/hr
Location
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Exelon is seeking a student for a paid summer internship supporting ComEd’s Regulatory Strategy and Regulatory Affairs teams. The intern researches and monitors regulatory matters affecting the electric utility industry, including state and federal proceedings, and contributes to analysis, reporting, compliance tracking, and cross-functional initiatives. The approximately 10-week internship runs between June and August and includes a capstone team project presented to leadership and department audiences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Teamwork, requiredCreative Problem Solving, requiredAnalytical Problem Solving, requiredLeadership, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredAnalytical Skills, nice to haveResearch, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveRegulatory Interpretation, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveUtility Regulation, nice to haveEnergy Policy, nice to haveRegulatory Agency Knowledge, nice to havePolicy Research, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to havePresentation Development, nice to havePolicy or Legal Research, nice to haveState Utility Commissions, nice to haveFERC, nice to haveEnergy Industry Stakeholders, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or Postsecondary Enrollment, requiredAssociate's to Bachelor's Program, requiredGPA 2.8+ Cumulative, 3.0+ Major, requiredOutstanding Academic Performance, requiredMaster's in Public Policy, Economics, Research, Regulated Environments, or Related Field, nice to havePolicy or Legal Research Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon! Exelon is currently seeking highly motivated students for summer internships. Paid internships will last approximately 10 weeks between June and August. Interns will work on projects designed to help them gain real-world, hands-on experience working independently under an assigned supervisor.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The ComEd Regulatory Intern supports the Regulatory Strategy and Regulatory Affairs teams by researching, analyzing, and monitoring regulatory matters affecting the electric utility industry. The role provides exposure to state and federal regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, rulemakings, policy dockets, and compliance filings.

Key responsibilities include researching regulations, legislation, commission orders, and industry trends; summarizing filings, testimony, decisions, and stakeholder comments; tracking regulatory requirements and compliance obligations; and evaluating impacts on utility operations, customer programs, and business strategy. The intern also monitors regulatory and stakeholder activities, prepares reports and presentations, maintains regulatory tracking tools, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

As a capstone experience, the intern participates in a team project that includes developing a project plan, aligning outcomes with company strategy, delivering project milestones, incorporating stakeholder feedback, presenting results to leadership and department audiences, and creating documentation to support project handoff.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking students who meet the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or post-secondary program

  • Currently enrolled in an Associate's degree program and upon completion, accepted to a Bachelor program Actively/currently taking classes

  • Minimum GPA: Cumulative 2.8/Major 3.0

  • A track record of outstanding academic performance

  • Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment

  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

  • Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates should be pursuing a master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Research, Regulated Environments, or a related field

  • Strong analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to interpret technical, legal, and regulatory materials

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected

  • Knowledge of utility regulation, energy policy, regulatory agencies, policy research, data analysis, and presentation development

  • Experience conducting policy or legal research

  • Familiarity with state utility commissions, FERC, or energy industry stakeholders

  • Strong presentation and data analysis capabilities

Benefits

  • The hourly rate will vary based on the candidate’s year in school and major: $20.00/Hr. – $31.00/Hr.

  • Medical Insurance

  • Retirement benefits

  • Floating and fixed holidays and sick time

  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 1,010 open Regulatory Affairs jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–31/hr
  • US median$26–40/hr44 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.50/hr, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Regulatory Affairs hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Regulatory Affairs jobs in Illinois and 1,010 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Regulatory Affairs postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (883 postings).
Education
604 of the 1,010 open Regulatory Affairs jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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