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Sprague Energy

University System of New Hampshire

Onsite

*THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR SUMMER 2026 OUT OF OUR PORTSMOUTH, NH OFFICE*
Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.
Our Culture
Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity, and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our organization.  We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. Unanimously, they answered, "The people I work with." You are part of a team and a family at Sprague, and everyone works together to ensure both the success of the company and of the individual.
Do you like to get involved where you work?  Is giving back important to you? Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, FunForce, Innovation etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.
About the position:
We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern who brings a strong desire to learn, a proactive mindset, and the persistence to work through challenges. This role is best suited for someone with a foundational programming background who is curious, self-motivated, and driven to continuously improve. In this role, you will work on a defined project or set of features with regular guidance and check-ins. You will gain practical experience building software while developing your problem-solving and engineering skills.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the design, development, and testing of software features</li>
<li>Write clean, readable, and maintainable code with guidance</li>
<li>Debug issues and participate in problem-solving efforts</li>
<li>Collaborate with team members through code reviews and discussions</li>
<li>Learn and apply new tools and technologies as needed</li>
<li>Communicate progress, challenges, and questions clearly</li>
<li>Participate in requirement discussions and contribute to basic design decisions</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Pursuing or recently completed a degree, bootcamp, or certificate program in Computer Science or a related field</li>
<li>Positive, proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and improve</li>
<li>Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to work through problems before escalating</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate within a team environment</li>
<li>Foundational understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)</li>
<li>Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, debugging, and learning workflows </li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, Claude Code)</li>
<li>Exposure to building applications that incorporate AI capabilities (e.g., integrating APIs such as OpenAI)</li>
<li>Familiarity with developer tools such as Git</li>
<li>Exposure to building applications (e.g., user interfaces, APIs, databases)</li>
<li>Basic awareness of development practices (e.g., CI/CD, cloud platforms, Agile)</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Gain
<ul>
<li>Hands-on experience working on a real project</li>
<li>Regular mentorship and feedback</li>
<li>Exposure to team-based software development practices</li>
<li>Opportunity to grow technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment</li>
</ul>
Sprague is an EEO/AA employer.  We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.
As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations. <a href="https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here for OFCCP compliance information</a>

Software Engineer Intern

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Computer Science or related field; basic programming knowledge; ability to learn and collaborate; experience with AI-assisted development tools (preferred).

Usnh

The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping (CCOM) at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Research Engineer to support software development and data management systems. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with Center Principal Investigators and data managers to design, develop, test, and deploy software systems and cloud-computing tools. They will work closely with the Center’s faculty, scientists, and information technologists to transition research and development to operations.<div>Duties/ResponsibilitiesResearch and Development (50%)<ul><li>Apply best software engineering practices (e.g., version control, comprehensive documentation, automated testing, continuous integration) to research codes so that they may be reliably used to fulfill the Center’s research mission.</li><li>Direct new software projects in conjunction with Center researchers or as directed by Center management, including management, software engineering systems, testing methods, and associated communications mechanisms</li><li>Investigate options for algorithms, coding languages, development frameworks, and APIs both locally and in the cloud, to advise Center researchers on their development project options and trade-oﬀs.</li></ul>Information Technology Development (30%)<ul><li>Under the direction of the Systems Manager, provide customized support for IT or other groups with respect to development, automation, etc.</li><li>Prepare and review documentation for the Center’s consumption and in performing related duties as assigned.</li></ul>End-User Support (10%)<ul><li>Respond to clients’ information technology requests assigned by the responsible support team.</li></ul><h2>Skill Development (10%)</h2><ul><li>Use available resources to maintain and improve skills in areas of technical support related to assigned duties. When available, attend training as needed</li></ul>Minimum Acceptable Education &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s and two years of experience, Associates degree and four years of experience, High School diploma and six years of experience, preferably CS, IT, or a related field, or combination of education and experience equal to six years.</li><li>Training or professional experience providing technical support.</li><li>Programming experience.</li><li>Eﬀective oral and written communication skills.</li></ul>Required Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>Independent, analytical, and detail-oriented programming skills, with the ability to develop, maintain, and make available project documentation for technical requirements, algorithm interfaces, API definitions, etc.</li><li>Collaborative communication, including working with faculty, clients, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners.</li><li>Clear written communication &amp; standards-focused project execution, producing technical guidance, prototype tools, and standards-informed recommendations.</li><li>Independent judgement and initiative, including setting priorities, managing multiple workloads, and carrying responsibilities through to completion.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience supporting technical or academic programs in a marine environment.</li><li>Experience with development in Python, Java, Django, databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, RDBMS or embedded databases), JavaScript, or other web technologies.</li><li>Related information technology certifications.</li><li>Experience with cloud computing including the use of infrastructure as code tools.</li><li>Experience with shell scripting (e.g., bash, zsh, PowerShell, etc.). Experience with automated testing (unit test, functional and end-to-end testing, code coverage).</li><li>Familiarity with continuous integration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).</li></ul>Applicant Instructions: Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)<ul><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Cover Letter</li></ul>Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. </div>The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Compensation Pay Range:$54,990.00 - $98,150.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url&#61;https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usnh.edu%2Fhuman-resources%2Fusnh-employee-benefits&amp;data&#61;05%7C02%7CMaryEllen.Reisch%40usnh.edu%7C6887db12a3ff49bcb54608de164ea56f%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638972724237289067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata&#61;5Z%2F4deRSzJ9q47qEmiWwu7kezH0W%2F7HB3g1fsIsQZGI%3D&amp;reserved&#61;0">USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources</a> Location:Durham

Research Project Engineer II

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or equivalent combination; programming experience; strong communication skills; ability to develop and document software systems.

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