Engineering Intern

Job Responsibilities

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in daily activities associated with the safe and reliable operation of the Plant.
• Gain knowledge of combustion turbine generator combined cycle operations through Team interaction and self-directed research.
• Work activities may include such items as preparation of reports, calculations, specifications and scope documents as well as generating sketches and drawings.
• The Engineering Intern will work with the equipment on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• May assist the Operations Team and Maintenance Team with daily and routine activities (surveillance rounds, water/steam chemistry, predictive/preventive maintenance tasks).
• Establishes good working relationships with Teammates, Team Leaders, and Plant Staff.
• Participate in training programs as assigned, including both instructor led and computer based, with a focus on health, safety, environmental, technical (power plant/combined cycle plant operations and maintenance), and human resources.
• Assists with assigned projects.
• The Engineering Intern student will be expected to develop and present an “Internship Exit Presentation” highlighting their accomplishments during the internship.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Able to follow instructions and be a Team player.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, and Outlook).

Experience

• Previous demonstrated experience in an industrial production environment with a proven record of accomplishment is preferred, but not required.

Education Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time in an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four-year college or university.
• Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering students preferred.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior students.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to enter confined spaces and work at heights. No relocation or living expenses provided. Local candidates preferred.