About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Generation portfolio at the New York Power Authority. You will work directly with Project Managers and Project Engineers to support various initiatives across New York regions. This role involves balancing multiple projects, coordinating across internal departments, and contributing to the VISION2030 strategic goals.
What you'll do#
- Support Project Managers and Project Engineers on Generation projects.
- Participate in department-specific projects, research, and analysis to build project management skills.
- Visit construction sites and travel to generation facilities to review projects and tour sites.
- Review designs and work plans while participating in project meetings.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to help improve programs.
- Coordinate with departments such as Health and Safety, Project Controls, Engineering, and Site Operations.
- Complete additional 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Location & details#
- This position is based in White Plains, New York.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time summer internship.
- Targeted for Business Administration majors.
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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