Operations Planning Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Marcy Township, IA

2d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Operations Planning Developmental Intern will gain hands-on experience in the electric utility industry, focusing on power system operations, operations planning, and grid reliability. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will learn how utilities plan, analyze, and operate transmission and generation systems to ensure reliable electricity delivery. The internship may involve transmission system analysis, power system modeling, load flow studies, transmission outage coordination, and grid reliability assessments. The intern will also gain exposure to NERC reliability standards, renewable energy integration, emerging grid technologies, and process improvement initiatives involving analytical tools and automation. The role connects academic engineering knowledge with real-world utility applications and develops technical, analytical, problem-solving, and professional communication skills. 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. 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 full internship period.

Requirements

Enrollment 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 collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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.
Support transmission system analysis, power system modeling, load flow studies, transmission outage coordination, and grid reliability assessments.
Work on other projects as assigned, which will vary based on focus area.