USA - SaT - Infrastructure Advisory - Intern - Summer 2025

About our business

EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) professionals work with clients to create social and economic value by helping them make better, more informed decisions about strategically managing capital and transactions in fast-changing markets. Working in SaT is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to become a world-class business advisor to some of the largest and most prestigious entities in the world. You will gain technical expertise, access to a variety of industries, holistic views of entities’ issues and strategic objectives, as well as deep knowledge and firsthand experience with the range of value-creating solutions we provide. We believe that by helping entities manage their capital agenda and driving their value, we’ll help them increase returns through improved decisions across all aspects of their capital agenda - and here you’ll be right at the heart of that mission.

What you will do

The Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC team provides financial, strategic and commercial advice on large scale infrastructure projects and programs across the United States, with a focus on public sector clients (e.g., federal, state and local agencies, economic development authorities and universities) and innovative capital projects and programs (including public-private partnerships) across multiple sectors, including all modes of transportation, utilities and renewable energy, social infrastructure, telecom, and urban redevelopment and resilience, and other components of the built environment.

We’re setting precedent in a rapidly evolving and growing industry, and we’ll need you to drive innovation by helping our clients address challenges and think critically about the way projects are developed and have a long-lasting impact on infrastructure delivery and operations across the country. As an advisor, you’ll be a core, client-facing member of small engagement teams of 3-4 people, making this role ideal for developing your skills and career. With support from your tight-knit team, you’ll have the autonomy to grow and excel, all while working on truly transformational infrastructure projects.

Job requirements and preferences

• Required qualifications

• An education background that includes work toward a Master’s degree in a finance, business, economics, public policy, urban planning or engineering related field.

• A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position (GPA minimum of 3.5).

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites.

• Preferred qualifications

• Advanced PC capabilities, including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Excellent communication skills, and the confidence to influence and support both colleagues and clients.

• A methodical approach to work, and the ability to prioritize while working with a portfolio of projects.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

• Experience in financial analysis, capital planning, urban planning, and/or public sector procurement.

• A demonstrated passion for work involving the public good and infrastructure or strong desire to develop professionally in the infrastructure finance arena.

• Proficiency with other relevant software and tools including MS Project, SharePoint, PowerBI, GIS mapping, Python, etc.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.