Student Intern, Power Generation Engineering, Summer 2027
EntergySallis, Mississippi, United States
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- DCS
Required qualifications
- Minimum education required of the position Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale), verified through an official transcript from the previous semester. working in a team-oriented environment within the utility/power generation industry.
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world plant operations.
- Development of technical and professional skills that support future career opportunities in the power industry.
About this role
PS Job Title: Student, Intern Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC Job Summary/Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious college intern to join our power generation team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working alongside experienced plant operators and maintenance staff.
Responsibilities
- PS Job Title: Student, Intern Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC Job Summary/Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious college intern to join our power generation team.
- The intern will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working alongside experienced plant operators and maintenance staff.
- This role is designed to provide exposure to real-world power generation processes, equipment monitoring, plant safety, and operational procedures while supporting daily plant activities.
- Job Duties/Responsibilities: Assist power plant operators with daily operational tasks, including monitoring plant equipment, performing quality rounds, make-up and boiler chemistry, and reporting abnormalities.
- Learn and support startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures of power plant systems under supervision.
- Shadow operators in the control room to gain exposure to distributed control systems (DCS) and plant monitoring software.
- Assist with performance testing, efficiency checks, and equipment inspections.
- Support environmental and safety compliance activities, including data collection and reporting.
- Participate in preventative maintenance activities and work closely with maintenance crews when needed.
- Conduct basic technical research and provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
Preferred qualifications
- knowledge, skills, and abilities Strong interest in power generation and plant operations.
- Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in an industrial environment, including exposure to heat, noise, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain a strong focus on safety.
- Learning Outcomes/Benefits: Hands-on exposure to power plant systems, operations, and safety practices.
Location, schedule, and travel
Internship based at a combined-cycle power generation facility. Work may involve indoor control room duties and outdoor field assignments.
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