Strategic Growth Intern/Fellow
TITLE: Growth & Operations Intern/Fellow (Energy Infrastructure)
COMPENSATION: $200 / Month Tech & Travel Stipend + Academic Credit Eligible
HOURS: Project-Based & Highly Flexible (Work at your own pace to complete weekly research and outreach milestones)
LOCATION: NYC / Westchester County, NY / Remote
THE CHALLENGE:
The US power grid is facing a historic supply chain crisis. Lead times for new industrial transformers have surged to 3–5 years, forcing 30–50% of new AI data centers to delay their openings. GridKeep Power Services is a specialized lifecycle management firm solving this exact bottleneck across NY, NJ, and CT.
This is not a passive internship. This is a highly selective, ground-floor Strategic Fellowship for one or two individuals who want to learn exactly how a real asset infrastructure business is built from scratch.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
You will work directly alongside the Founder—a seasoned engineer, private equity investor, and entrepreneur with 20+ years of industry experience. This role is engineered to give you a masterclass in B2B growth operations, executive sourcing, and industrial market intelligence.
WHAT YOU WILL MASTER
- Technical Sourcing Operations: Learn how to map, track, and build specialized talent pipelines by analyzing top engineering networks (NETA, PSEG, ConEdison alumni).
- Corporate Development Research: Mine regional business registries to identify independent electrical firms matching a specific profile for potential acquisition
- B2B Pipeline Modeling: Research and map critical facility managers at data centers, pharmaceutical plants, and hospitals to target high-value lifecycle maintenance accounts
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- High Personal Agency: You are a self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do. You are self motivated and driven.
- Academic Background: Current student or recent grad in Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Finance, Economics, or Business/Operations
- Elite Communication: Flawless written and oral communication skills. Confident and outgoing on the phone.
- Mission-Driven: A genuine interest in energy networks, infrastructure finance, or venture creation.
- Note: Must have valid US work authorization.
FELLOWSHIP PERKS:
- $200/Month Stipend: Provided to directly offset your workspace, internet, or commuting expenses.
- Unrivaled Mentorship: 1-on-1 operational coaching directly from a PE-licensed founder.
- Fast-Track Career Growth: First-priority consideration for a highly compensated, full-time operational role once seed funding expands.
- Executive Endorsement: A highly specific, metric-backed letter of recommendation and personal LinkedIn endorsement from the founder.
HOW TO APPLY:
Skip the generic cover letter. Email your CV or LinkedIn profile link directly to (amumtaz@ipxenterprises.com). In the body of the email, include exactly 2–3 sentences on why the current US transformer shortage represents a massive commercial arbitrage opportunity.