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IT Summer Internship 2027

CompanyCenterPoint Energy
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will assist and collaborate with analysts, administrators, and engineers across various IT focus areas such as Cloud, Infrastructure, and AI. Additionally, you will provide project completion data and presentations to key stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7145
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com. Workforce Diversity: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. We foster: • a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages, • an environment with opportunities for professional development; and • respect for each other, our customers and business partners For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/ Community Guidelines CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant. Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
About the Role

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

 

Job Summary

You will represent our IT organization by assisting and collaborating with analysts, administrators, engineers, team members, and leaders within one of the IT focus areas: Cloud, Infrastructure, AI, Data & Analytics, Web & Mobile, etc., at CenterPoint Energy. 

Essential Functions

  • Assist and collaborate with analysts, administrators, engineers, team members, and leaders with a variety of IT projects
  • Provide project completion data and presentation to all key stakeholders
  • Participate in activities and meetings

 

Education Description

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing Bachelor's degree in an IT field from an accredited college or university
  • Sophomores, Juniors
  • 3.0 GPA minimum 

Experience

  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and common productivity tools
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively

 

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 

 

What we bring to you

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

 

Job Type: Intern 
Posting Start Date: 09/03/2026​
Posting End Date: 10/09/2026


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Key Skills
Computer hardwareOperating systemsNetworkingMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationProject management
Categories
TechnologyEnergySoftwareData & Analytics
Benefits
Competitive payPaid trainingTransit subsidiesFlexible work schedulePaid holidaysPaid time offFitness club discountsWellness center accessProfessional growth and development programsTuition reimbursement401(k) Savings Plan