Summer 2026 Internship – Digital Agent Development (Vistra Corporation)

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

About Vistra

Vistra is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, committed to innovation, reliability, and sustainability. Our Power Optimization Center (POC) is at the forefront of leveraging technology to optimize operations, improve reliability, and support energy generation.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern to join our POC team with a focus on developing digital agents within Vistra LLM software platform. This role offers hands-on experience in applying AI-driven automation to real-world operational challenges in the energy sector.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and test digital agents to support day-to-day monitoring and diagnostics operations.

- Collaborate with engineers and analysts to identify opportunities for workflow automation and decision support tools.

- Integrate digital agents with existing data pipelines, APIs, and visualization dashboards.

- Document development processes and provide recommendations for scaling digital agent capabilities.

- Present project outcomes to the POC team and leadership at the end of the internship.

- Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

- Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment

- All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

- Familiarity with Python, C#, or JavaScript; experience with APIs and automation frameworks preferred.

- Interest in AI/ML, digital agents, and workflow automation.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students sponsored through Optical Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) are NOT eligible for this internship.

- Official transcripts must be received from your school prior to start date

- Must be in good academic standing with your school

What You’ll Gain

- Hands-on experience with various Large Language Models (LLMs) and enterprise-scale monitoring systems.

- Exposure to AI-driven automation in the energy industry.

- Mentorship from experienced engineers and analysts in Vistra’s POC.

- Opportunity to present your work to senior leadership and contribute to operational innovation.

Job Family

General Services

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving, TexasTexas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.