About the role#
Avista is hiring interns for our Summer 2027 program. You will join our Enterprise Technology team to gain hands-on experience in the utility industry. This program includes a formal mentor, learning sessions, and tours of company facilities. You will work on-site at our headquarters in Spokane, Washington.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned team, you will contribute to one of three core areas:
- Central Systems Engineering: Help improve the reliability and security of our technology platforms. You will assist with server administration, cloud services, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure documentation.
- Cybersecurity: Support the protection of our critical control systems, operational technology, and enterprise infrastructure. You will gain exposure to threat detection, vulnerability management, and Identity and Access Management processes.
- Data & Integrations: Assist in developing and maintaining data platforms. You will work with databases, data quality, APIs, and reporting solutions to support the secure flow of information across the organization.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the 2027-2028 academic year.
- You are pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Development, AI/Machine Learning, or a related field.
- You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- You are comfortable working with large datasets.
- You possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- You have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Spokane, Washington.
- The internship takes place during the summer of 2027.
About Avista
Avista is a utility company based in Spokane, Washington. It manages the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company serves 360,000 electric customers and 321,000 natural gas customers. Its service territory covers 30,000 square miles across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. The organization operates as a division of Avista Corp and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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