Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois.
As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.
Objective:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Technology & Compliance team for the summer. As a Technology & Compliance Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience in your field, and contribute to impactful projects. This internship is ideal for students currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related technical field who are eager to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.
Interns will be assigned to a team based on summer project needs, as well as their skills and interests. Projects will be selected and defined in the spring prior to the internship period. Potential placement areas include Security, Networking, Infrastructure, Operational Technology, Compliance, and Applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Technology & Compliance team with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support of systems and equipment.
- Help with governance, risk, and compliance activities, including documentation, assessments, and program support.
- Participate in the installation, testing, and maintenance of technical systems, hardware and AI solutions.
- Collaborate with team members to analyze data and develop solutions for technical challenges
- Document processes, procedures, and solutions to ensure accurate reporting and tracking.
- Work on special projects that align with your interests and departmental needs.
- Provide general technical support to internal teams as needed.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience supporting real-world technology, operational technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and business initiatives.
- Exposure to a variety of technology disciplines, including cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, operational technology, compliance, and business applications.
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced technology and compliance professionals.
- Experience working on meaningful projects that support WVPA and its member cooperatives.
- Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop professional communication skills.
- Exposure to utility industry technologies, systems, and business processes.
- Networking opportunities across the organization.
- Practical experience that helps prepare you for future internships and full-time career opportunities.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.
- Basic understanding of technical systems, hardware, software, and technology concepts.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
Wabash Valley Power Alliance reserves the right to request official or unofficial transcripts as part of the selection process to verify educational qualifications, coursework, academic standing, and/or eligibility for the internship.
This is a paid summer internship opportunity located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please note that housing or a housing stipend is not provided.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical field
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn
- Basic understanding of technical systems, hardware, software, and technology concepts
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to challenges
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment
What We Do
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale power to distribution cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, serving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
