Meet our Direct Energy Canada Summer Interns

2. What was your favorite part of the internship?

 I loved the variety of work I got to complete from copywriting, to email building, to web development, I got to try it all. I also loved working with a great team with many different skill sets.

3. What are your biggest takeaways from your summer with Direct Energy?

Don’t underestimate the power of observation. You can learn a lot just by listening, and asking insightful questions, or questioning processes, but you’ve got to identify them first.

4. What is one piece of advice you would share with future interns?

The more you do the more you’ll learn. While a manager will have a plan to support you, take the initiative to ask your colleagues what you can get involved with and your experience will be very rewarding.

2. What was your favorite part of the internship?

My favorite part of the internship was getting the chance to visit Houston and see NRG’s headquarters. It was a great experience to see how operations work on a larger scale and to connect with professionals and other interns across the company. Another highlight for me was the culture here, everyone has been so welcoming and supportive, and it really created an environment where I felt encouraged to learn and contribute.

3. What are your biggest takeaways from your summer with Direct Energy?

My biggest takeaway from this internship has been the amount of learning I’ve gained in both finance and the energy industry overall. A lot of these concepts and experiences aren’t things you normally learn in school like working with real financial data, seeing how decisions impact the business, and understanding how different teams collaborate to drive results. It gave me perspective on how the industry operates day-to-day, and that hands-on exposure has been incredibly valuable.

4. What is one piece of advice you would share with future interns?

One piece of advice I’d share is to always ask the right questions, pay close attention to detail, and most importantly, stay curious. That mindset not only helps you learn faster but also makes the work more meaningful.

2. What was your favorite part of the internship?

Easy: the capstone project. Not just because Team Canada won (even though that was pretty cool), but because that’s when it all clicked for me. It was the moment I realized how much I had absorbed over the summer, and finally got the reins to actually use that knowledge with my team. We got to build something from scratch, stay user-focused, test ideas, throw some out, bring new ones in: it was intense, creative, and really empowering.

3. What are your biggest takeaways from your summer with Direct Energy?

Talent is great, but it means nothing without consistency and follow-through. This summer taught me that discipline, time management, and clear communication are the real game-changers. You can have the best ideas in the world, but if you can’t deliver them in time (or explain them clearly), they don’t land.

4. What is one piece of advice you would share with future interns?

Say yes to things. Even if they feel intimidating, even if you’re not sure you’re ready, especially then. As long as you’re not stretched too thin, lean into the unknown. That’s usually where the magic (and growth) happens.