Student Assistant Opportunities

Are you a student looking to gain real-world experience in clean energy, public policy, research, IT, engineering, and more? The California Energy Commission (CEC) hires student assistants through University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) to support our mission of advancing California’s clean energy future

As a student assistant, you’ll:

• Work alongside professionals in energy, engineering, science, and public policy.
• Build skills in research, analysis, communications, data, and project support.
• Contribute to projects with a direct impact on California’s climate and energy goals.
• Gain valuable state government experience while continuing your education.

Who We’re Looking For

We hire students from a wide range of majors, including:

• Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Environmental Studies, Natural Science
• Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Sociology
• And many more!

How to Apply

To view and apply for open positions: 

1. Go to the UEI Careers site: http://bit.ly/4gvNHHE
2. In the dropdown menu on the top left, select California Energy Commission.
3. Browse available student assistant opportunities and apply directly through the portal.

Start your career journey with the CEC today — where your work as a student helps shape California’s energy future!