Student, Intern Power Generation Spring 2027

About the role

This position will work with the Plant’s Engineers and Team Leaders to prepare the candidate for full-time employment in a power plant. Primary location: Westwego, Louisiana. Work place flexibility: Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Outage project planning
• Engineering design and review packages
• Root cause analysis investigations
• Working with maintenance and operations departments to gain a better understanding of power plant principles
• Other specific assignments assigned based on skill set or training needs

Requirements

• Work in a team environment to assist in day-to-day activities
• Computer skills – familiar with various databases, Windows environment, and Microsoft toolkit (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
• Ability to understand procedures, programs, and standards within area of discipline
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Ability to work overtime hours and extended work schedules including weekends

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a four‑year institution (for the duration of the internship)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, verified by an official transcript from the previous semester
• Preferred: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Schedule

• Ability to work overtime hours and extended work schedules, including weekends
• Travel percentage: 25% to 50%