Spring 2027 Internship/Co-Op (Engineering) - 518744

Locations: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, TN; Starkville, Tupelo, MS; Huntsville, Muscle Shoals, AL. Additional locations throughout the TVA service territory may be available.

Posting closes: 10/02/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

About the Role

Interns will develop an understanding of the assigned business unit, as it relates to its functional purpose, and will learn standard work, strategies, philosophies, programs, and initiatives within the organization.

Civil engineering interns will work alongside experienced engineers to ensure plans and machines run safely and efficiently and could perform tasks such as structural and civil engineering design calculations or provide support and inspections for power generating plants.

Mechanical engineering interns will work with a team to provide input towards technical decisions with the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of power producing equipment.

Electrical engineering interns will help engineers plan and maintain reliable interconnected transmission and telecommunication systems.

Nuclear engineering interns will support TVA’s nuclear units by ensuring the reactors operate as designed.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the TVA business, organization, key decision makers, business processes, and procedures.
• Interact with leaders and team members while learning the key components that drive their business unit’s strategic direction.
• Develop working knowledge of critical business functions as outlined by the intern’s manager and business unit.
• Learn to apply policies and procedures across the organizations; recommend continuous improvement changes in support of business needs.
• Proactively develop an understanding of policies, procedures, and culture and communicate these to new and existing employees.

Internship Areas

Work opportunities are available throughout the enterprise, including but not limited to:

• Financial Operations & Performance
• Commercial Energy Solutions
• Digital Solutions
• Infrastructure and Operations
• External Relations
• HR Talent
• Safety & Workforce Development
• Environment/Sustainability
• Transmission
• Power Operations
• Nuclear

Co-op opportunities are also available in these areas.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of internship.
• Must have 30 semester hours completed.

Preferred Majors

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Business-related disciplines
• Computer Science/IT
• Other related degrees

Pay

Competitive salary.