Forestry/Vegetation Management Intern

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 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 AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The ComEd Forestry/Vegetation Mgmt. Intern will be assisting in various projects including the following:

• Remote sensing such as LiDAR and aerial imagery.
• Reviewing, evaluating and analyzing asset and vegetation related data both digitally and in the field.
• Field work will be required which will consist of contractor engagement and data validation.
• Working with cross functional teams will be required. 

JOB SCOPE

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

• Experience in GIS and working in both urban and rural settings.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to various work locations as needed.
• Program Management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI 
• Currently pursuing a degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, and/or Arboriculture