Developmental Intern

Charles Poletti Power Project
Queens, N.Y.

Description:
Our Developmental Intern Program provides high performing students with the opportunity to gain a broad view of the New York Power Authority’s role as the nation’s largest state-owned public power organization. This program, with critical job experience, is designed to give you a solid foundation for your career.

As an intern, you will be assigned a mentor to guide you with challenging assignments and to help you learn the skills needed in today’s workforce. While gaining valuable work experience, you will make real contributions to our organization. Interns will be given challenging work assignments where they will apply computer and engineering principles to assist with the organization of plant drawings and documents at the 500MW. In addition, interns will be working with key senior engineers to analyze, create and review designs, and write reports and documents for engineering tasks for NYPA’s documentation project at our Astoria, Queens location.

Requirements:
We are looking for college students entering in their second or third year with a minimum 3.0 GPA in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program. Solid technical background and advanced knowledge with techniques and the use of software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project Schedule. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Good organization skills with the ability to work alone with minimal direction. Understanding of CAD drawings and some exposure to print reading is desirable. A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement and candidates should be able to work 15 – 20 hours a week.

Competencies:

• Planning                                                               

• Getting the Job Done

• Leadership                                                           

• Collaboration

• Decision Making 

• Communication

This position is currently available at the Charles Poletti Power Project for interested, qualified individuals.  Please send your resume and transcript to careers@nypa.gov.