Enterprise Technology Intern

Closes: January 25, 2026

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. Its 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, Management Information Systems, Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering, 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. 

Our internship program gives students the opportunity to work in and with several different departments within Avista, and the program is geared around student development. 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. Opportunities are available in the following enterprise technology teams: 

• Physical Security: Gain hands-on experience supporting security operations, emergency management, and compliance initiatives to protect Avista’s energy infrastructure. Interns assist with monitoring systems, risk assessments, policy updates, and researching emerging security threats.
• Customer Fusion: Work to improve the reliability and customer experience of Avista’s digital channels, including web, mobile, IVR, and customer systems. Interns analyze service data, support integrations and communications, and help identify and implement user experience improvements.
• Cybersecurity: Support Avista’s cybersecurity team in safeguarding critical control systems and IT infrastructure, with exposure to industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and enterprise cybersecurity practices. Interns assist with security event monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and deploying threat detection technologies. 
• ET&S Internal Technologies: Help maintain and enhance Avista’s internal technology platforms through hands-on work in operations, automation, and process improvement. Interns contribute to system reliability, configuration management, automation projects, and documentation of operational procedures. 
• Innovation Lab: Join a collaborative lab environment to prototype, test, and evaluate emerging technologies that can improve grid operations and customer experiences. Interns help design and build prototypes, support pilot testing, and document findings for practical solutions.

Student Specialist Tech-1 (Freshman), Starting Salary: $19.51 per hour 

Student Specialist Tech-2 (Sophomore), Starting Salary: $21.46 per hour

Student Specialist Tech-3 (Junior), Starting Salary: $23.60 per hour

Student Specialist Tech-4 (Senior), Starting Salary: $25.96 per hour

Student Specialist Tech (Graduate Student), Starting Salary: $32.13 per hour

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $19.51 to $32.13 per hour. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com.

Pre-employment screening requirements 
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.  

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Avista Corporation operates as an energy company. The Company generates, transmits, and distributes electric and natural gas. Avista serves business and residential customers in the United States.