Engineering Intern
Avista
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Operations
- Nice to have
- Project management
- Work
- On-site in Spokane · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations27%Project management8%of 128 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Avista’s Student Development Program (SDP) is a paid summer internship program offering opportunities for electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering students to enhance their field of study within the utility industry. This program provides valuable work experience critical for future success in the job market. The SDP is designed around student development, with assigned mentors, learning sessions about various departments, and tours of Avista facilities, including hydroelectric dams.
Avista is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy, with operations in Spokane, Washington, and a service territory covering eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of eastern Oregon.
Potential Departments
- Controls
- Generation-Electrical
- Generation Civil/Mechanical
- SCADA
- System Protection
- System Planning
- Substation
- Distribution Design
- Energy Efficiency
- Construction Services
- Distribution Operations
- Transmission Line Design
- Gas
- Innovation Lab
Key Responsibilities
*Gain valuable work experience in the utility industry.
*Work on projects in various departments within Avista.
*Participate in learning sessions about different parts of Avista.
*Join SDP tours to Avista facilities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be enrolled full-time for the 2027-2028 academic year in an ABET-accredited bachelor's or post-graduate degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or another NCEES-recognized engineering discipline.
- For Electrical Engineering majors, an emphasis in power-related courses is preferred.
- Demonstrated effective and flexible communication, teamwork, and project management skills are preferred.
- This internship requires an on-site presence at Avista's Spokane, Washington headquarters.
Salary Information
- Student Engineer Tech-1 (Freshman): $22.82 per hour
- Student Engineer Tech-2 (Sophomore): $25.10 per hour
- Student Engineer Tech-3 (Junior): $27.61 per hour
- Student Engineer Tech-4 (Senior): $30.38 per hour
- Student Engineer Tech (Graduate): $34.34 per hour
Application Process
- Complete an online application.
- Attach your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to your profile.
- In your cover letter, share your interest in the utility industry and/or Avista, and discuss your experiences, interests, goals, and personal qualities.
- All documents must be attached at the time of submission.
Pre-employment Screening
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.