Forestry Intern

About the role

At the New York Power Authority, you will be empowered to think big, do good, and transform the energy industry. We are a collaborative team of over 2,400 energy technologists, IT specialists, business experts, hydro engineers, and diverse professionals leading the energy revolution. With state-of-the-art technology, advanced research and development, a modernized infrastructure, and a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG), we provide New Yorkers with low-cost, clean, reliable power — and we are well on the way to becoming the first end-to-end digital utility in the country. NYPA maintains the integrity of a bulk electric transmission system that delivers reliable electricity across New York State. Over the last several years, NYPA has obtained a wide variety of information describing vegetation conditions and trends across the system. In this internship, you will assist in field verifying this information for quality and accuracy as well as evaluating and identifying ways to use this data to reduce potential risks to the electric system. You will also assist both in the office and in the field with the daily operations of the vegetation management program. The perspective of a new and creative set of eyes on the program will benefit the program as it moves forward.

The intern will focus on:

• Day to day Integrated Vegetation Management program oversight and enhancement
• Field Vegetation Data Verification, Collection, Evaluation, and Analysis
• GIS Database organization and analysis
• GIS program utilization and enhancement
• Evaluation of new technologies and processes including UAS operations

At the end of this internship the successful candidate will walk away with:

• Practical Utility Vegetation Management exposure
• Forest Measurement skills
• Hazard Tree evaluation Skills
• Field Navigation
• Strengthened ESRI GIS Skills
• NYS terrestrial Invasive Species Identification Skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, research methods and learn project management skills
• Support team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals
• Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs
• Other projects as assigned; will vary based on focus area

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Provide positive customer service for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university is required. Recent graduates are not eligible for our Developmental Internship program.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship from June 8th - August 13th

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is based on the level of education at the time the intern program begins:

• Sophomore: $16.50
• Junior: $20.50
• Senior (or May 2028 graduate): $20.50
• Current graduate/law student: $23.50

Schedule

Our paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program runs from June 8th - August 13th, 2026.