Electrical Engineering Intern
About The Position
The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the reliability, maintenance, and performance of the New York Power Authority’s electrical assets across generating plants, substations, and transmission systems. The role provides hands-on exposure to power systems, asset management, equipment diagnostics, project execution, and the design, operation, maintenance, and analysis of electrical systems supporting power generation and transmission infrastructure. The internship is part of NYPA’s paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program, 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 will also contribute to department projects, research, analysis, business solutions supporting NYPA’s VISION2030 goals, and continuous improvement efforts. Applications close December 31, 2026.
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, June 8 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 initiatives and gain experience in project planning and execution.
- Collect and analyze data to assess the health, condition, and expected service life of electrical equipment and critical assets.
- Review equipment documentation and maintenance strategies to identify optimization opportunities and spare-parts gaps.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations and failure analyses of major electrical equipment, including transformers, motors, and circuit breakers.
- Support technical studies, including power flow analysis, electrical system performance assessments, arc flash analyses, grounding studies, and minimum approach distance calculations.
- Participate in testing and commissioning major electrical equipment, including factory acceptance, startup, and field testing activities.
- Assist with technical evaluations of vendor proposals, procurement activities, and emergency spare equipment initiatives.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to support system reliability and operational excellence.
- Interact with peers and leadership in a professional utility environment.
- Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research, 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, varying according to 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
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
