VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways:
1. Our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public
benefits corporation; and,
2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our
owners, their customers, and every Vermonter.
VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters.
Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.
The intern will support the IT department by collaborating with business and technical teams on various projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities include drafting project playbooks, optimizing status dashboards, and coordinating small-scale IT initiatives from planning to completion.
What you need
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science, or Business Administration and entering their Junior or Senior year.
Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills and be able to work on-site in Rutland, Vermont.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.
Why you should join our team
Serve at the heart of grid transformation amidst stunning scenery in a safe, supportive environment. VELCO is committed to the safety of our people, grid reliability, and creating a sustainable Vermont.
VELCO’s Advancing Grid Intelligence through Learning Experiences (AGILE) Program is a summer internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate college students. Based on principles of agile project management, AGILE Interns will make meaningful and tangible contributions to VELCO’s strategic projects to protect reliability and affordability of the transmission system.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain real-world IT project experience while working alongside experienced project managers, business analysts, and technology professionals. Interns will develop practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain insight into how technology initiatives are planned, coordinated, and successfully delivered within an organizational environment.
How you will make an impact
The IT Project Management Intern will support initiatives across the Information Technology department by collaborating with technical and business teams on a variety of projects. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and IT project delivery.
The intern will learn project management methodologies, shadow experienced project managers and business analysts throughout the project lifecycle and take ownership of coordinating a small-scale project. Through this experience, the intern will develop practical skills in project tracking, meeting facilitation, requirements gathering, process documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Examples include:
Draft an IT Project Management Playbook outlining processes, templates, and best practices.
Optimize project status reports and dashboards to improve visibility and communication of project progress.
Coordinate communication, logistics, agendas, and documentation for project meetings.
Develop Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) for assigned initiatives.
Successfully coordinate and support a small IT project from planning through completion.
Create project documentation and process improvement recommendations based on internship experiences.
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Who you are
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and entering your Junior or Senior year in the Summer of 2027.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, organization, active listening, and willingness to ask questions in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and basic understanding of Project Management software.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative environment.undefined
Please note: The selected candidate should plan to live in close proximity to Rutland, Vermont during the 10 week summer internship program. VELCO does not provide housing or financial housing assistance. Reliable transportation required.
Compensation Range:
$15.00 - $18.50 - $22.00/hour
This compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.
Important Considerations
Visit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check (including social media check), physical examination, drug screening.
If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process, please send a request to careers@velco.com
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