Job Description
Closes: July 29, 2024
Full Range: $18.54 to $24.68 per hour based on year in school (Full breakdown listed below)
Job Description Avista's Enterprise Technology department is seeking a motivated and passionate intern to join our Digital Innovation program at the Scott Morris Center for Energy Innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable utility industry experience by working alongside our team in the energy innovation lab. The intern will engage in a variety of tasks, including software development, data science, and advanced grid analytics, all aimed at supporting Avista's commitment to energy innovation for our customers. Additionally, the candidate may contribute to projects on the Avista Digital Exchange, a platform designed to securely share utility data and accelerate energy innovation initiatives. This internship is full-time during the summer, with the possibility of continuing part-time during the school year and potentially extending up to graduation, depending on mutual fit and progression. Ideal candidates will possess technical proficiency and a strong enthusiasm for advancing energy solutions.
Requirements - Must be at least 18 years old
- Undergraduate student enrolled full time in college earning a Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or another related field.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are a plus.
Student Specialist Tech-1 (Freshman), Starting Salary: $18.54 per hour
Student Specialist Tech-2 (Sophomore), Starting Salary: $20.39 per hour
Student Specialist Tech-3 (Junior), Starting Salary: $22.43 per hour
Student Specialist Tech-4 (Senior), Starting Salary: $24.68 per hour
To Apply We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile
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Benefits At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at
Pre-employment screening requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.
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