Enterprise Technology Intern (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems/MIS, Data Analytics/Data Science Majors)

Closes: December 6, 2026

Job Description

Avista is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses located in Spokane, Washington. Our service territory covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern and eastern Oregon.

The Enterprise Technology group at Avista is seeking motivated, energetic, and inquisitive students with a career path in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Development, AI/Machine Learning, or other related fields to join the Enterprise Technology team for a paid summer internship program. The ideal candidate has a passion for customer service, is looking to develop their breadth of technical knowledge, and is excited about knowledge sharing and outreach. Opportunities available for various majors for students to enhance their field of study in the utility industry and gain valuable work experience critical to their future success in the job market.

Avista Student Development Program - Internship Details

Our Student Development Program gives students the opportunity to work in and with several different departments within Avista. Students will be assigned a formal mentor, participate in learning sessions about various parts of Avista, and join tours to Avista facilities, including some of our hydroelectric dams. Our goal is to help students learn as much as possible about the utility industry. Our goal is to help students learn as much as possible about the utility industry. Multiple opportunities may be available in the following areas:

• Central Systems Engineering: Work alongside Avista's Systems Engineering teams to improve the reliability, security, and maintainability of the technology platforms that support the business. Interns may assist with server and infrastructure administration, communications and collaboration technologies, cloud services, automation, monitoring, documentation, and lifecycle improvements across enterprise systems. • Cybersecurity: Support Avista's cybersecurity team in safeguarding critical control systems, operational technology (OT), and enterprise IT infrastructure. Interns may gain exposure to industrial control systems (ICS), security event monitoring, vulnerability management, threat detection technologies, and cybersecurity operations. Opportunities may also include working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and processes that help ensure the right individuals have appropriate access to critical systems and information. • Data/Integrations: Support Avista's Data & Integrations team in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the data platforms and integration services that connect business applications across the organization. Interns may gain hands-on experience with data analytics, data quality, data bases, system integrations, APIs, data pipelines, reporting solutions, and cloud-based data technologies. Working alongside experienced professionals, interns will help support the secure and reliable flow of information between systems while gaining valuable insight into how data and integrations enable business operations, informed decision-making, and digital transformation initiatives.