Power Contracts, Allocations, and Compliance Intern

NYPA•White Plains, NY

About The Position

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a summer intern to support the Business Power Allocations & Compliance and Power Contracts & Tariffs teams in administering and reporting on NYPA’s economic development power programs. The teams work across the full lifecycle of power allocations, including Board of Trustees approvals, contract administration, customer enrollments, compliance monitoring, reporting, and data analysis. The intern will support analytical, research, and data-management activities, including reviewing historical records and identifying trends. The intern will also collaborate with the Power Contracts & Tariffs team and gain exposure to power contract administration, tariff structures, and related business processes. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an interest in learning about NYPA’s economic development programs and operations. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from June 8 through August 13, 2026. The program offers 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 at a college or university and be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship. Recent graduates are not eligible. The hourly rate depends on education level when the program begins: Sophomore, $18.00; Junior, $22.00; Senior (or May 2028 graduate), $22.00; current graduate or law student, $25.00. Applications close December 31, 2026. NYPA/Canals is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university is required; 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 manage competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn about NYPA’s economic development programs and operations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CRM systems or DocuSign.

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.
Support analytical, research, and data-management activities, including reviewing historical records and identifying trends.
Collaborate with the Power Contracts & Tariffs team and gain exposure to power contract administration, tariff structures, and related business processes.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.