Platte River Internship Opportunity

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers. At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry.

We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits: Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

Want to Launch Your Career in Energy? Looking for a chance to gain real-world experience, build your resume, and work alongside industry professionals? At Platte River Power Authority , interns do more than observe. They contribute to meaningful projects, tackle real challenges, and gain hands-on experience that connects directly to their coursework.

Whether you're interested in engineering, technology, business, environmental sciences, communications, or other career fields, we'd love to learn more about you! What Internship Opportunities May Look Like Summer Internship Full-time (40 hours per week) Approximately 3 months Extended Internship Part-time (less than 30 hours per week) Up to 9 months Join Our Internship Interest List Not seeing an internship opening that's right for you today?

No problem! Complete this form to tell us about you. When an internship opportunity becomes available, we'll reach out and let you know. Internship Eligibility To be considered, applicants must: Be at least 18 years old Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (recent graduates may also be considered) Meet any specific academic requirements for certain internships (some opportunities prefer junior or senior standing) Be legally authorized to work in the United States Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status). Recruitment notice: Platte River Power Authority does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based placement services. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations to staff are accepted without a valid agreement.

Any unsolicited resume submitted to staff will be considered property of Platte River Power Authority and with no obligation to pay any referral fees.