Internships
Make it your Summer of Yes!
If you’re ready to turn what you’ve learned in school into real-world experience, Tacoma Public Utilities invites you to make this your Summer of Yes! Here, saying yes means joining a workplace where different perspectives are valued, curiosity is encouraged, and learning happens through doing.
- Internships Overview
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At Tacoma Public Utilities, interns are part of the team. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support essential services like power, water, and environmental stewardship. Our interns contribute meaningfully, moving projects forward, demonstrating attention to detail, and bringing fresh ideas and approaches that strengthen our organization.
Just as important, TPU is a place where people learn from one another. Interns come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and educational paths, and that diversity of thought helps us better serve our community. Many interns leave with greater confidence, a clear sense of their strengths, and professional relationships that last well beyond the summer.
Throughout your summer of Yes! You’ll also have opportunities to:
- Say yes to learning how a public utility serves its community.
- Say yes to mentorships, collaboration, and belonging on a team.
- Say yes to exploring career paths you may not have considered.
- Internship Details
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We offer paid internships throughout the year for both high school and college-level students. Internship length and schedules vary by position.
Current internship openings are listed on this page as they become available. Each listing includes pay rates, eligibility requirements, and application details and is posted through the City of Tacoma’s job site.
Most summer internships are posted in late winter. To stay informed, sign up for a job interest card to receive notifications when new positions are posted.
See openings and apply online - Current TPU Internship Openings
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There are currently no TPU internships available at this time.
Most summer internships are posted in late winter. To stay informed, sign up for a job interest card to receive notifications when new positions are posted.
Questions?
Contact our TPU Intern Coordinators at: internships@tacoma.gov
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
One of the primary goals of the Equity and Empowerment Initiative is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.