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

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) invites students to join our Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op program across Chattanooga, Nashville, and other TVA locations. You will explore multiple business units and gain hands-on experience while learning TVA's work processes and safety standards.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college/university and have completed at least 30 semester hours, with interests in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, CS/IT.

Qualifications

• Majors include Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, CS/IT and related degrees.
• Must be enrolled in a college/university program at internship time.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Interact with leaders and team members to learn business unit strategies.
• Develop working knowledge of core business functions as assigned by manager.
• Learn policies and procedures and communicate them to new employees.

Education

Pursuing engineering/CS/IT degree

Job description

External - Posting Description

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

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: 12/31/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
*Disclaimer on applying to only one posting, considered for all opportunities that align with your skillset*
Additional academic areas of interest could include Environmental 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
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.
  

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).