Electrical Engineering Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

1d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The New York Power Authority’s Electrical Engineering group develops design solutions for electrical assets and systems in generating plants, substations, and transmission networks. The group performs power-flow analysis; simulates and analyzes abnormal system disturbances; investigates failures of major electrical equipment; evaluates equipment performance; supports electrical safety analyses; evaluates procurement and vendor bids; witnesses equipment testing; and helps obtain emergency spare equipment. 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. The intern participates in department-specific projects, analysis, and research; supports business solutions aligned with NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals; researches industry trends and emerging technologies; and may take on other projects depending on the focus area. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university. Recent graduates are not eligible. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States throughout the internship. The hourly rate depends on education level when the program begins: $18 for sophomores, $22 for juniors and seniors (or May 2028 graduates), and $25 for current graduate or law students. 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.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Have 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 assigned projects, which vary by focus area.