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Turlock Irrigation District · 2 weeks ago

2026 Student Intern - Dam Safety/Power Plant Engineering

Turlock, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Turlock Irrigation District operates and maintains hydroelectric projects and is seeking a Student Intern for Dam Safety/Power Plant Engineering. The intern will manage or contribute to assigned projects, communicate with internal customers, and present project findings to upper management by the end of the internship.

EnergyNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define problems, research alternatives, and collect/analyze data to determine best processes and methods for a solution

Lead/oversee assigned project(s) of various scope and complexity

Create, input, format, maintain and update a variety of projects, reports and spreadsheets

Regularly and clearly communicate with manager and internal customers on the status of projects

Display professionalism at all times

Present project information at the end of the internship to communicate research, findings and analysis

Qualification

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringData AnalysisProject ManagementProfessional CommunicationExcelWordPowerPoint

Required

Active college student or recent graduate in a relevant engineering field with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Prefer college level Civil or Geotechnical Engineering student, Junior or Senior grade level

Full time student or recent graduate in good standing actively pursuing or having earned a degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, or related engineering field

Ability to work a minimum of 320 hours during the 2026 Summer/Fall

Ability to demonstrate professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent computer skills especially in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, and criminal background check (as needed/required)