Forestry Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • Marcy Township, IA

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About The Position

The Forestry Intern will support the New York Power Authority’s vegetation management program for its bulk electric transmission system. The role involves field-verifying vegetation information for quality and accuracy, evaluating data and identifying ways to reduce potential risks to the electric system, and assisting with daily program operations in both office and field settings.

The internship focuses on Integrated Vegetation Management program oversight and enhancement; vegetation data verification, collection, evaluation, and analysis; GIS database organization and analysis; GIS program utilization and enhancement; and evaluating new technologies and processes, including UAS operations. The internship 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 energy-industry experience, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
• 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 collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day Integrated Vegetation Management program oversight and enhancement.
• Verify, collect, evaluate, and analyze field vegetation data.
• Organize and analyze GIS databases and support GIS program utilization and enhancement.
• Evaluate new technologies and processes, including UAS operations.
• 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, which may vary based on focus area.

Benefits

• Professional development
• On-the-job experience in the energy industry
• Exposure to executives
• Networking opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed