About the role#
Avista offers a paid summer internship through our Student Development Program. This program helps engineering students gain work experience in the utility industry. You will work across various departments, including Controls, Generation, SCADA, System Planning, and Distribution Design.
What you'll do#
- Work on projects within several different departments.
- Participate in learning sessions to understand various parts of the company.
- Join tours of company facilities, including hydroelectric dams.
- Engage with a formal mentor throughout the program.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time for the 2027-2028 academic year.
- You must be pursuing an ABET accredited bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or another NCEES recognized engineering discipline.
- For Electrical Engineering majors, an emphasis in power-related courses is preferred.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and project management skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Spokane, Washington.
- The term for this program is Summer 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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