deadline to apply is may 15th! apply now!
the details
When: August 16-18, 2022
Where: Grand Coulee Dam in Coulee, WA
Who: University & Community College students with experience in a mix of disciplines like: trades; engineering, science and environment, computer science, students interested in an internship in hydropower.
Participating Schools: Big Bend Community College, Centralia College Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Seattle University, Portland State University, University of Portland, Western Washington, University of Washington, Walla Walla Community College, Washington State University, Wenatchee Valley College and more schools located in the PNW!
Judging: Team efforts will be judged by a panel of industry executives, managers and Hydro Foundation members.
Incentive: The top three teams will be awarded with cash prizes from the Hydropower Foundation!All students receive a tremendous resume booster and the potential for an internship with one of the organizations providing a hands-on experience like no other.
Where: Grand Coulee Dam in Coulee, WA
Who: University & Community College students with experience in a mix of disciplines like: trades; engineering, science and environment, computer science, students interested in an internship in hydropower.
Participating Schools: Big Bend Community College, Centralia College Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Seattle University, Portland State University, University of Portland, Western Washington, University of Washington, Walla Walla Community College, Washington State University, Wenatchee Valley College and more schools located in the PNW!
Judging: Team efforts will be judged by a panel of industry executives, managers and Hydro Foundation members.
Incentive: The top three teams will be awarded with cash prizes from the Hydropower Foundation!All students receive a tremendous resume booster and the potential for an internship with one of the organizations providing a hands-on experience like no other.
timeline -
- Application Deadline - May 15
- Participating Students Notified - First week of June
- Hydro 101 - Virtual Session - June 9, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT
- Teams/Industry Leaders Q & A Virtual Session - July 26, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MDT
*DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
think tank supporting partners
Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.
Vision/Challenge
In a rapidly changing utility environment, we will provide: The Best Value for the Most People for the Longest Time
Mission
To enhance the quality of life in Chelan County by providing sustainable, reliable utility services.
Our Values
Safety (protect public and employee health and safety), Stewardship (acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us), Trustworthiness (competence, integrity), Operational Excellence (high-quality innovative work execution)
In a rapidly changing utility environment, we will provide: The Best Value for the Most People for the Longest Time
Mission
To enhance the quality of life in Chelan County by providing sustainable, reliable utility services.
Our Values
Safety (protect public and employee health and safety), Stewardship (acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us), Trustworthiness (competence, integrity), Operational Excellence (high-quality innovative work execution)
We are a public electric utility serving more than 40,000 customers in Grant County. We own and operate the Priest Rapids Project on the Columbia River in Central Washington. The Priest Rapids Project, comprising Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams, has the capacity to produce more than 2,000 megawatts of clean, renewable and reliable electricity. Grant PUD operates multiple generation sources and delivers power to more than 40,000 customers throughout the county.
We are an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Avista Utilities is our operating division that provides electric service to more than 600,000 electric and natural gas customers across 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon. Avista’s legacy of innovation is rooted in the renewable energy we’ve generated since our founding in 1889.
We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.