About the role#
This internship provides students the opportunity to learn how a large utility organization functions. You will work alongside experienced professionals to understand the strategies, programs, and initiatives that drive our business units. Interns gain exposure to key decision makers and learn how to apply organizational policies and procedures in a professional setting. You are encouraged to recommend improvements to support business needs and help communicate company culture to others.
What you'll do#
Your specific tasks depend on your assigned team, but responsibilities often include:
- Perform structural and civil engineering design calculations.
- Provide support and inspections for power generating plants.
- Offer input on technical decisions for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of power-producing equipment.
- Assist engineers in planning and maintaining interconnected transmission and telecommunication systems.
- Support nuclear units by ensuring reactors operate as designed.
- Interact with team members and leaders to learn the components that drive strategic direction.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours.
- Pursuit of a degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or IT.
- Preferred majors include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Nuclear Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
- Work is performed on-site.
- Locations include Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis, Tennessee; Starkville and Tupelo, Mississippi; and Huntsville and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Additional locations within the service territory may be available.
About Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a government agency founded in 1933. It provides electricity to 10 million people across a 80,000 square mile region covering parts of seven states. The organization manages flood control and navigation along the Tennessee River system while focusing on economic development. It operates as a self-financing entity that does not receive tax money. The agency maintains headquarters in Knoxville and employs over 8,000 people.
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