Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (Engineering) - 518918

About the role

Position Purpose: Intern 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. Work locations include Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, TN; Starkville, Tupelo, MS; Huntsville, Muscle Shoals, AL, with additional options throughout the TVA service territory. Posting open: October 5, 2026; closes December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Responsibilities

• Civil engineering interns: perform structural and civil engineering design calculations or provide support and inspections for power generating plants.
• Mechanical engineering interns: provide input towards technical decisions with the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of power producing equipment.
• Electrical engineering interns: help engineers plan and maintain reliable interconnected transmission and telecommunication systems.
• Nuclear engineering interns: support TVA’s nuclear units by ensuring the reactors operate as designed.
• 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 organization: recommend continuous improvement changes in support of business needs and proactively develop an understanding of policies, procedures, and culture and communicate these to new and existing employees.

Requirements

Seeking majors in Engineering disciplines, Data Analytics, Business-related disciplines, Computer Science/IT, and other related degrees. Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of internship. Must have completed 30 semester hours.

Qualifications

Preferred majors: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering.

Pay

Salary: Competitive.