Operations Engineering Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Marcy Township, IA

1d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Operations Engineering team at the New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an intern to support initiatives that improve system reliability and situational awareness within the Energy Control Center (ECC). The intern will assist with display verification and help develop a more unified, industry-aligned situational awareness framework using best-practice techniques. The position provides exposure to ECC operations, NYPA’s strategic vision, and key applications used to maintain a safe and reliable power system, with opportunities to contribute to real-time operations. NYPA’s paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program runs 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. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program; recent graduates are not eligible. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship. Applications close December 31, 2026. The hourly rate depends on education level when the internship begins: $16.50 for sophomores; $20.50 for juniors and seniors (or May 2028 graduates); and $23.50 for current graduate or law students.

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 for internal and external stakeholders.
Focused skills include engineering drawing, basic principles of engineering, innovation, and a strong positive work ethic.

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.
Assist with display verification tasks and help develop an industry-aligned situational awareness framework.
Complete other projects as assigned, which will vary based on focus area.