Internship in Business Planning

About ENTSO-E ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future

Job description
We are looking for a motivated student with strong analytical skills and a background in economics, public policy, business administration or a related discipline to join the strategy team of the Business Planning Section of ENTSO-E. The intern will enhance and apply her/his knowledge by contributing to the planning and analysis of ENTSO-E’s activities and resources, while gaining exposure to economic and regulatory issues in the European electricity sector. Preferred starting date is in January or February 2027, subject to mutual agreement, for a duration of 6 months. Your responsibilities With a supervision of a manager:
• Support the planning and coordination of ENTSO-E’s work programme by collecting, structuring and analysing information on activities, resources and budgets across different teams.
• Contribute to the assessment of activities and resource needs, taking into account strategic objectives, expected benefits, dependencies and potential risks.
• Prepare analyses, Excel-based tools, presentations and concise briefing materials to support planning, coordination and management discussions.
• Assist with economic and regulatory analysis on selected electricity sector topics, such as network tariffs, investment incentives and efficiency.
• Contribute, where relevant, to the monitoring of EU energy policy developments and the preparation of background materials for internal discussions.

Your profile
We are looking for a motivated candidate with the following skills and

qualifications:
• Be a full time student in economics, energy economics, public policy, business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to structure information, work with data and communicate findings clearly.
• Good command of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis and visualisation tools, particularly R or Python, would be considered a strong asset.
• Interest in EU energy policy and the economic and regulatory aspects of electricity markets and networks
• Previous experience in the energy sector (e.g. previous internships) and/ or demonstrated interest in the energy sector, would be considered an asset.
• Ability to organise own work and establish priorities.
• Excellent command of English (written and oral).
• Motivation to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Requirements
• Set up an internship agreement between the university & ENTSO-E
• Be a full-time student. The internship must be issued by your university as part of your studies.
• Be eligible to travel and stay in Belgium for the duration of the internship
• Be available on a full-time basis for a minimum of 6 months.
• Have a personal, or provided by university, health insurance valid for Belgium during the period of the internship. Our offer

We offer
an internship position fully integrated in our team where the student will have the opportunity to:
• Enhance technical skills and apply them in truly exciting projects.
• Contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future.
• Gain valuable experience in a truly multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 33 different nationalities.
• Build and expand their professional network.
• Receive to 700€ / month cost reimbursement for living & commuting expenses. Interested? Apply no later than 30 November 2026, by submitting your CV and motivational letter in English via the ENTSO-E career site. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are valued.