Interns contribute to meaningful projects and tackle real-world challenges alongside industry professionals. They gain hands-on experience that connects directly to their academic coursework.
Requirements overview
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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, Colo., for delivery to their utility customers. Platte River's generation portfolio includes thermal, hydro, wind and solar resources.
Our headquarters is located in Fort Collins and our generation and transmission facilities are located along Colorado’s Front Range and in northwestern Colorado.
Our vision:
To be a respected leader and responsible power provider improving the region’s quality of life through a more efficient and sustainable energy future.
Our mission:
While driving utility innovation, Platte River will safely provide reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to the owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.
Our values:
-Safety
-Integrity
-Service
-Respect
-Operational excellence
-Sustainability
-Innovation
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Description
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
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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
Please note: Platte River Power Authority is unable to provide employment sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B visa or OPT sponsorship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org.
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.
Requirements
•Engineering
•Technology
•Business
•Environmental sciences
•Communications
•Project management
•Problem solving
•Collaboration
Benefits
•Onsite gym facilities
•Fleet cars for local business travel
•Employee rewards
•Health wellness programs
•Financial wellness programs
•Volunteer days
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