Summer 2026 Engineering Intern

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. 

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

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. 

Principal Accountabilities:   

Example duties include:  

Become familiar with the TVA business, organization, key decision makers, business processes and procedures. The intern will have the opportunity to 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 and proactively develop an understanding of policies, procedures, and culture and communicate these to new and existing employees.