Summer Internship Program

Powering future clean energy leaders and existing clean energy businesses through paid internship opportunities across the Ameren Illinois service territory.

2026 applications are now closed. 

About the Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative Summer Internship Program

  • The Summer Internship Program awards selected employers funding to arrange full-time summer internship positions to support clean energy work in the Ameren Illinois service territory.

    Internship Opportunities are:
    • Paid positions funded by Ameren Illinois.
    • Offered for 10-12 weeks, June through August.
    • Full-time positions during the internship period, and no less than 30 hours per week.
    • Six educational webinars focused on the clean energy industry and career opportunities.
  • Energy Auditing
  • HVAC
  • Insulation and Building Envelope
  • Solar Project Development and Maintenance
  • Roofing
  • Electric Vehicle/ Charger Maintenance and Installation
  • Marketing
  • Engineering
  • Electrical
  • Data Analytics
  • Research
  • Accounting and Back-Office Support
  • Community Outreach
  • Customer Service
  • And MORE!

Interns:

  • Interns get hands-on experience and education in the clean energy field.
  • Interns can launch a new career in the clean energy field.

Employers:

  • Employers receive full-time support during the internship period.
  • Employers can expand their capacity.

Both Interns and Employers receive ongoing wrap around support during and after the Summer Internship Program from the Ameren Illinois MDI Workforce team.

  • This program is designed for Illinois jobseekers and employers completing clean energy work within the Ameren Illinois service territory. 
    • Interested in applying for an internship directly with Ameren? Visit the Ameren.com/career page for internships and co-op opportunities. 
  • Please note: The Market Development Initiative (MDI) Summer Internship Program is not a hiring program for positions within Ameren Corporation. Instead, it supports external employers in the Ameren Illinois service territory who are engaged in clean energy projects and want to host interns.
Program Impact since 2018:
Internships Funded:

127

Employers Served:

65

Retention Rate:

34%

Application Key Dates

Application to participate in the Summer Internship Program 

  • Application closes: April 10, 2026
  • Application details can be found here.  

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