Civil/Structural Intern
About The Position
The New York Power Authority’s paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship offers hands-on experience in maintenance practices, asset reliability, safety processes, and infrastructure operations that support reliable power services. Interns work alongside maintenance, engineering, and operations professionals and gain exposure to maintenance operations, project planning, field inspections, and infrastructure reliability. The role combines office and field work, with approximately a 50/50 split between administrative and onsite activities. The internship runs from June 8, 2026, through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible. Interns must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university is required.
- Recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship from June 8, 2026, through August 13, 2026.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
- Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement projects and gain experience in project planning and execution.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and assessments to evaluate the condition, performance, and longevity of facility assets and infrastructure.
- Participate in field inspections with maintenance, operations, engineering, and contractor personnel to identify maintenance needs and corrective actions.
- Support planners, engineers, supervisors, and maintenance staff in developing work plans, safety documentation, and material and equipment requirements.
- Assist with asset management, maintenance planning, inventory reviews, and documentation updates.
- Observe and support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with peers and leadership in a professional utility environment.
- Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods while learning 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, which may vary based on the focus area.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Professional development.
- On-the-job experience in the energy industry.
- Exposure to executives.
- Networking opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
