Technical Services Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Gilboa, IN

2d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Technical Services Intern will work with the Technical Services Department at NYPA’s Blenheim-Gilboa facility, alongside electrical, mechanical, controls, and dam safety engineers and technical staff. The department supports a 1,160 MW pumped storage generating facility and hydroelectric power plants throughout Central New York. The internship offers exposure to hydroelectric and pumped storage systems, equipment, engineering practices, and safe work practices. The paid Summer Developmental Internship is a 10-week program running June 8 through August 13, 2026. It provides hands-on experience with hydroelectric generation, pumped storage operations, maintenance practices, engineering documentation, and asset reliability, along with professional development, on-the-job experience, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Interns also participate in department projects, research, and analysis and support business solutions aligned with NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals. Recent graduates are not eligible. Applicants 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.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the entire internship period, 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

Support engineering and maintenance projects related to safe and reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumped storage generating facilities.
Assist with reviewing, organizing, and optimizing engineering drawings, technical documentation, and electronic document management systems.
Participate in field inspections to verify equipment and plant conditions and update engineering documentation as needed.
Support maintenance outages by observing and assisting with inspections of major plant equipment, including hydroelectric turbine generators and associated systems.
Research equipment, replacement parts, and components to support maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement initiatives.
Assist engineers with data collection, analysis, and technical evaluations related to plant operations and equipment performance.
Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations staff on ongoing projects and continuous improvement efforts.
Interact with peers and leadership and gain experience in a professional utility environment.
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.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.