Power Contracts, Allocations, and Compliance Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

About The Position

The New York Power Authority 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 lifecycle of power allocations, including the Board of Trustees approval process, contract administration, customer enrollments, compliance monitoring, reporting, and data analysis. The intern will assist with analytical, research, and data management activities, including reviewing historical records and identifying trends, and will gain exposure to power contract administration, tariff structures, and related business processes. The paid Summer Developmental Internship lasts 10 weeks, 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 at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

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 collaboratively 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 the continuous improvement of programs.
Support analytical, research, and data management activities, including reviewing historical records and identifying trends.
Gain exposure to power contract administration, tariff structures, and related business processes.
Complete other projects as assigned, which will vary based on focus area.