Software Engineer Intern

*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:

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of software features
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code with guidance
• Debug issues and participate in problem-solving efforts
• Collaborate with team members through code reviews and discussions
• Learn and apply new tools and technologies as needed
• Communicate progress, challenges, and questions clearly
• Participate in requirement discussions and contribute to basic design decisions

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree, bootcamp, or certificate program in Computer Science or a related field
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and improve
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to work through problems before escalating
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate within a team environment
• Foundational understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, debugging, and learning workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, Claude Code)
• Exposure to building applications that incorporate AI capabilities (e.g., integrating APIs such as OpenAI)
• Familiarity with developer tools such as Git
• Exposure to building applications (e.g., user interfaces, APIs, databases)
• Basic awareness of development practices (e.g., CI/CD, cloud platforms, Agile)

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on a real project
• Regular mentorship and feedback
• Exposure to team-based software development practices
• Opportunity to grow technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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