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External - Posting Description Spring 2027 Internship/Co-Op (Engineering) - 518744 Work Locations: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, TN; Starkville, Tupelo, MS; Huntsville, Muscle Shoals, AL. Additional locations throughout the TVA service territory may be available. Posting Open: 08/24/2026 Posting Close: 10/02/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive *Disclaimer on applying to only one posting, considered for all opportunities that align with your skillset* 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.

Internship Areas: Work opportunities are available throughout the enterprise. To name just a few areas where our interns have worked: Financial Operations & Performance Commercial Energy Solutions Digital Solutions Infrastructure and Operations External Relations HR Talent Safety & Workforce Development Environment/Sustainability Transmission* Power Operations* Nuclear* *These areas also have co-op opportunities available. Position Locations: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Huntsville, Memphis.

Additional options throughout the Tennessee Valley may be available. Education: 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 30 semester hours completed. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age.

We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley. TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing

TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).