Civil / Mechanical Engineering Intern - Year Round

Richland, WA

Part time

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Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

This is a paid year-round internship

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide entry-level to more advanced technical support for the designated organization based on assigned projects and student skill level. This position will be directly accountable to assigned department staff and will support assigned project related activities and initiatives.

Estimated start date: May/June 2027

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support assigned routine department activities

• Support technical project-related activities within the department

• Support emergent related work or assignments

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires current part to full time enrollment status in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in a technical field related to the assigned role at an accredited college or university.

Target hire designation is determined by the expected knowledge level needed for the job duties assigned to each internship and by the expected status level of the student when the internship commences (Senior, Junior, etc).

Must maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative G.P.A. unless approved by Human Resources.

The selected candidate will be expected to be available to work onsite at the designated work location on a year-round basis if business needs warrant it.

High School Diploma or GED required.

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on academic level:

Freshman: $19.31 per hour

Sophomore: $19.31 per hour

Junior: $25.17 per hour

Senior: $27.32 per hour

BENEFITS

Temporary employees may be required to participate in the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS) and may also be eligible to enroll in medical insurance if the duration and hours worked requirements are met. Temporary employees accrue paid time off that is available to use after 90 days of employment.

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)

Current Energy Northwest employees must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.

As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.