About the role#
The Operations Engineering team is looking for an intern to support initiatives that improve system reliability and situational awareness within the Energy Control Center. You will gain hands-on experience with key applications used to maintain a safe and reliable power system while contributing to projects that support real-time operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with display verification tasks.
- Help develop a unified, industry-aligned situational awareness framework using best-practice techniques.
- Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods.
- Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA VISION2030 strategic goals.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to help improve programs.
- Complete other projects as assigned based on your focus area.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A positive work ethic and commitment to providing good customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and basic principles of engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Marcy, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Eligible majors include Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, and Industrial Engineering, or other related fields.
About New York Power Authority
The New York Power Authority is a state public power organization founded in 1931. It operates 17 generating facilities and maintains over 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. Most of the electricity it produces comes from renewable hydropower. The organization is based in White Plains and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves a client base that includes government agencies, private utilities, and large companies.
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