Civil/Structural Engineering Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

1d•$25

About The Position

The Civil/Structural Engineering Intern will support NYPA’s engineering team, which works on buildings, bridges, dams, transmission structures, site engineering, storm drainage, highway design, and geotechnical engineering, as well as the NYPA Dam Safety program. The team also performs inspection, analysis, and design for new construction and repair or rehabilitation projects. This is part of NYPA’s paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program, running June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Projects and assignments vary based on the focus area.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Be able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.