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About the Role
The AI Engineer Intern will support the development, testing, and documentation of AI-enabled applications using the Microsoft Azure stack. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and solution architects, the intern will contribute to a defined proof of concept or pilot while gaining hands-on experience across the AI solution lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop a focused AI solution using Python, REST APIs, Azure SDKs, Azure OpenAI, Azure MCP and Microsoft Foundry.
- Assist with prompt engineering, structured outputs, tool calling, AI agents, and retrieval-augmented generation solutions.
- Build or support integrations with Azure AI Search, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and approved enterprise APIs.
- Prepare and validate approved data for AI use cases, including document chunking, metadata creation, embeddings, and search indexing.
- Create unit, integration, and AI evaluation tests covering accuracy, relevance, groundedness, safety, and edge cases.
- Identify hallucinations, unsupported responses, prompt-injection risks, and content-filtering issues.
- Apply responsible AI and security practices, including least-privilege access, managed identities, Azure Key Vault, and protection of sensitive data.
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, test evidence, setup instructions, and troubleshooting guidance.
- Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, research methods and learn project management skills.
- Support team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.
- Other projects as assigned; will vary based on focus area.
Requirements
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship from June 8th - August 13th.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with competing priorities
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Provide positive customer service for internal and external stakeholders
- Python
- REST APIs
- Azure SDKs
- Azure OpenAI
- Azure MCP
- Microsoft Foundry
- Azure AI Search
- Azure Storage
- Azure SQL
- Cosmos DB
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Internship
- Paid
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university is required. Recent graduates are not eligible for our Developmental Internship program.
Salary/Compensations
- Sophomore: $18.00/hour
- Junior: $22.00/hour
- Senior (or May 2028 graduate): $22.00/hour
- Current graduate/law student: $25.00/hour
Benefits
- Professional development
- On-the job experience in the energy industry
- Exposure to executives
- Networking opportunities
About the Company
- At the New York Power Authority, you will be empowered to think big, do good, and transform the energy industry.
- We are a collaborative team of over 2,400 energy technologists, IT specialists, business experts, hydro engineers, and diverse professionals leading the energy revolution.
- With state-of-the-art technology, advanced research and development, a modernized infrastructure, and a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG), we provide New Yorkers with low-cost, clean, reliable power — and we are well on the way to becoming the first end-to-end digital utility in the country.
- Our paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program runs from June 8th - August 13th, 2026.
- Applications will close on December 31st, 2026.
- If you are passionate about our mission – to lead the transition to a carbon-free, economically vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, community engagement and the responsible supply of affordable, clean, and reliable electricity, we are looking for you!
Equal Opportunity
- The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
- As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
- We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
- NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.
- To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.