Design & Drafting Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Marcy Township, IA

1d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Design & Drafting Intern will work with engineers and designers on utility projects, supporting technical drawing development and design documentation for the New York Power Authority’s generation and transmission systems. The Clark Energy Center Engineering and Design team provides engineering, drafting, and technical support for electric generation and transmission assets across New York State, including engineering drawings, design packages, records, and technical documentation that support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. The intern will assist with engineering design support, technical drawing development, document management, and field verification. The role offers hands-on experience with utility infrastructure projects, engineering standards, drafting software, asset documentation, and project coordination while working with experienced engineers, designers, and technical specialists. It is suited to students pursuing engineering, drafting and design, architectural technology, or related technical disciplines. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applications close December 31, 2026.

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.
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 program improvement.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.
Assist with engineering design support, technical drawing development, document management, and field verification.