What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Engineering Summer Intern position at Vistra Corp.?
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Job Summary
Our summer internship is a 12-week program designed to provide students with experience and skills they need in their studies and future careers. The program will begin mid-May and end late August 2026. This intern will report through Development’s Pre-Construction & Engineering team. Based on the intern’s qualifications and interests, we will tailor the program and establish a relationship with the team within Development that best fits the needs and interests of the intern. By the end of this program, the intern should have learned what engineering activities are required during each stage of an energy development project.
Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
General Services
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
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.
Job Summary
Our summer internship is a 12-week program designed to provide students with experience and skills they need in their studies and future careers. The program will begin mid-May and end late August 2026. This intern will report through Development’s Pre-Construction & Engineering team. Based on the intern’s qualifications and interests, we will tailor the program and establish a relationship with the team within Development that best fits the needs and interests of the intern. By the end of this program, the intern should have learned what engineering activities are required during each stage of an energy development project.
Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assist department with assigned projects
- Evaluate site constraints and create a site layout to evaluate system size and design
- Create energy model of the site layout to evaluate the energy output of the project
- Coordinate design reviews of late-stage development projects
- Gather data and information to support departmental activities
- Present final project to senior leadership and the end of the internship program
- Travel to project sites as needed
- All other duties as assigned
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in mechanical, civil, or structural engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
- Understanding of power generation and energy storage system technologies
- Interested in energy development for solar photovoltaic and battery energy systems.
- Foundational exposure to Microsoft Office 365 tools, AutoCAD or Civil 3d and any energy modeling exposure.
General Services
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
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.