• Intern - Information Technology

    South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (Wadsworth, TX)


    The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

    Summary

    Our IT Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in technology management and support within a corporate environment. The program is aimed at emerging IT talent and offers valuable exposure to real-world IT operations and project work. Interns will gain practical experience in IT systems, infrastructure, and support, while contributing to our company’s tech initiatives. STP is proud of the skills and insights our past interns have brought to the team, and we look forward to the new ideas future interns will bring.

    Responsibilities

    The intern will be assigned an IT project with specific objectives and performance goals and will work closely with their supervisor and mentor to ensure successful completion of all assignments.

    Responsibilities will include:

    Assisting in the maintenance and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and systems.

     

    Collecting and analyzing system data, generating reports, and presenting results to team members.

     

    Assisting in the development, testing, and deployment of software or hardware updates.

     

    Assisting in security assessments and implementation of security protocols to protect company data.

     

    Documenting processes and troubleshooting procedures for internal knowledge sharing.

     

    Collaborating with various departments to resolve technical issues and improve systems' overall efficiency.

    Requirements

    Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.

     
     

    Currently enrolled in a 4-year institution and pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

     

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

     

    Familiarity with basic programming languages, networking concepts, and IT infrastructure.

     

    Excellent verbal & written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

     

    Must be in good academic standing with your school.

     

    Benefits

     

    Competitive pay compensation based on education level.

     

    Additional compensation for housing assistance.

     

    Posting Closes - October 26, 2025

     

    STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

     

    We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

     

    NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Hourly

     

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