Internships and Co-op Positions

You can kick off your career in a progressive, energized environment, one that will place high value on your talents and ideas. An internship or co-op experience at TVA is where it all begins: real-world experience, up-close, hands-on opportunities, and work activities that will help you gain professional experience in your field of study — all at the nation’s largest public power provider!

The Intern/Co-op Program serves as a recruiting source for potential college recruit hires.

College students from two-year and four-year colleges and universities have the opportunity to preview the work environment in their field of study, apply classroom learning, and receive hands-on experience. The program also gives TVA the chance to observe students’ work performance.

TVA employs interns and co-op students for fall, spring, and summer work terms as well as winter holiday breaks. Co-op students generally commit to work more than one term and alternate school and work terms based on a schedule developed jointly by TVA and the student’s school. An intern may be hired for one or more terms based on business needs and the student’s performance.

Eligibility

In order to meet the eligibility criteria for TVA’s Intern/Co-op Program, the student must:

Attend school full-time as defined by the attending college
Be at least 18 years of age
Have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
Be a U.S. citizen or meet the citizenship requirements outlined in TVA’s Citizenship Policy
Demonstrate fitness for duty, which includes a drug screen.

The student may not:

Be the son or daughter, stepson or stepdaughter, husband or wife of an officer of the company (vice president and above)
Have a supervisory or working relationship with a relative
Have a supervisory or administrative relationship with a relative or work where there is an appearance of favoritism.

In addition to the above, a two-year intern/co-op candidate must:

Be enrolled in an accredited two-year technical or community college
Have completed two semesters of study at the college.

In addition to the above, a four-year intern/co-op candidate must:

Be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university
Have completed the freshman year at the college or university.

Benefits

The following benefits are provided for internship and co-op positions:

Compensation: Students are paid a competitive hourly rate during their internship or co-op experience. Rates are based on class standing (graduate student, senior, junior, sophomore).
Wellness program: Students are eligible for TVA’s highly rated Live Well Program. With 36 fitness centers and many other programs such as health-risk appraisals, fitness testing, and personalized exercise plans, TVA continually demonstrates its commitment to the overall health and well-being of its employees.
Free parking: Students working at plant sites and many other locations have free parking available to them. Students working in metropolitan areas such as Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, and Washington, D.C., are reimbursed for parking to a specific limit.
Holiday pay: Students are eligible for holiday pay if they are considered “Full-Time” or working 40 hours a week and are a returning intern having worked a previous session.
Travel reimbursement: Students are paid in accordance with TVA’s standard travel policies for expenses incurred in traveling to locations other than the assigned work station when assigned work duties demand it.
Housing Assistance: Some intern/co-op students may be eligible for housing assistance if they meet the following conditions: TVA hiring location (official work station) is more than 50 miles from their permanent home address or temporary school address and the student is working full-time (40 hours per week). Housing assistance rates are reviewed on an annual basis. Housing assistance is paid per term provided the student meets eligibility criteria.

Required Documentation (Transcripts)

You must meet the eligibility requirements for the intern/co-op program in order to be considered. You may be asked to submit your latest transcript during the selection process. If so, instructions on when and how to submit them will be provided when transcripts are requested.

If YOU see a bright future at TVA, find out how to apply.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities.

Non-U.S. residents should read TVA's Citizenship Policy.

Individuals interested in claiming veterans’ preference should read the Information for Claiming Veterans’ Preference.