Summer 2026 Internship – Digital Agent Development (Vistra Corporation)

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary 📌 About Vistra Vistra is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, committed to innovation, reliability, and sustainability. Our Power Optimization Center (POC) is at the forefront of leveraging technology to optimize operations, improve reliability, and support energy generation. 🚀 Internship Overview We are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern to join our POC team with a focus on developing digital agents within Vistra LLM software platform. This role offers hands-on experience in applying AI-driven automation to real-world operational challenges in the energy sector. Job Description 🛠 Key Responsibilities Design, build, and test digital agents to support day-to-day monitoring and diagnostics operations. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to identify opportunities for workflow automation and decision support tools. Integrate digital agents with existing data pipelines, APIs, and visualization dashboards. Document development processes and provide recommendations for scaling digital agent capabilities. Present project outcomes to the POC team and leadership at the end of the internship. Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment All other duties as assigned 🎓 Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Familiarity with Python, C#, or JavaScript; experience with APIs and automation frameworks preferred. Interest in AI/ML, digital agents, and workflow automation. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students sponsored through Optical Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) are　NOT　eligible for this internship. Official transcripts must be received from your school prior to start date Must be in good academic standing with your school 🌱 What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience with various Large Language Models (LLMs) and enterprise-scale monitoring systems. Exposure to AI-driven automation in the energy industry. Mentorship from experienced engineers and analysts in Vistra’s POC. Opportunity to present your work to senior leadership and contribute to operational innovation. Job Family General Services Company Luminant Generation Company LLC Locations Irving, Texas Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.