About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship for students interested in the electric and natural gas utility industry. You will work alongside professionals at Central Hudson to gain hands-on experience in the field. The program provides an overview of the utility sector while offering guidance from mentors.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with professionals in the electric and natural gas utility industry.
- Participate in a program that combines practical work with an overview of utility operations.
- Network with employees through various planned events and activities.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, or junior) or graduate student.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Major in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- A valid driver’s license.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Poughkeepsie, Catskill, Newburgh, Kingston, or Fishkill, New York.
- Compensation: $21 per hour.
About Central Hudson
Central Hudson is a regulated utility company based in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1900, the organization provides electricity and natural gas to customers throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. It serves approximately 300,000 electric and 80,000 gas customers across a territory stretching from the New York City suburbs to Albany. The company maintains a workforce of 501 to 1,000 employees.
How to get in at Central Hudson
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