Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (General)

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Authority invites Summer 2027 internship/co-op candidates to gain hands-on experience across TVA's business units. Interns will learn standard work, strategies, and initiatives while interacting with leaders to understand the organization’s direction.

Interns will develop working knowledge of key functions, apply policies, and contribute to continuous improvement. Opportunities span areas such as Financial Operations, Digital Solutions, HR Talent, Environment/Sustainability,

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of internship.
• Must have 30 semester hours completed.
• TVA values and embraces diversity; all applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with TVA business, organization, key decision makers, and processes.
• Develop working knowledge of critical business functions as directed by your manager.
• Learn to apply policies and procedures across the organization and suggest improvements.
• Internship areas include Financial Operations & Performance; Commercial Energy Solutions; Digital Solutions; Infrastructure and Operations; External Relations; HR Talent; Safety & Workforce Development; Environment/Sustainability; Transmission; Power Operations; Nuclear.

Education

Engineering majors

Data Analytics

Business-related disciplines

Computer Science/IT

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (General) - 518915

Job ID: 518915
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

External - Posting Description

Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (General) - 518915

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: 10/05/2026

Posting Close: 12/31/2026at 11:59 PM EST

*Disclaimer on applying to only one posting, considered for all opportunities that align with your skillset*

Additional academic areas of interest could includeEnvironmental Science, Communications, Public Policy, Political Science,OSHA/Safety,Material Science, Marketing, Economics,and more.

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:

• 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.

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.

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).