Design and Reliability Engineering Internship (2 Openings) – Summer 2026

Austin Community College; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on engineering experience

Professional networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

A utility company based in Bloomington, Indiana, is offering paid Design and Reliability Engineering internships for the summer of 2026. Ideal candidates are engineering students who have completed at least one year of college, preferably in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering. Interns will gain hands-on experience in reliability engineering and the design of utility systems, while collaborating with professionals in the field. This internship is a great opportunity to enhance skills and build a professional network.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of college by the time of the internship.
• Majoring in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist reliability engineers in analyzing reliability data.
• Support data collection and analysis for reliability projects.
• Collaborate with field personnel on transmission line assessments.
• Develop drawings for engineering projects.
• Support design engineers on various infrastructure projects.

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

AutoCAD experience

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering student (preferably electrical, mechanical, or civil)

Job description

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Design and Reliability Engineering Internship (2 Openings) - Summer 2026

Are you looking to gain valuable, hands‑on engineering experience? Hoosier Energy is offering two paid engineering internships for the summer of 2026. We are seeking organized, self‑motivated engineering students who have completed at least one year of college by the time of the internship and are preferably majoring in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering. The internship will run from June to September, with flexible start and end dates, and will involve 40 hours per week. AutoCAD experience is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain real‑world experience in the operation and design of an electrical utility system, including substation design, transmission line design, protection engineering, data analytics, and reliability. As an engineering intern, you will:

• Assist reliability engineers in analyzing reliability data and contribute to engineering information management efforts.
• Support data collection, analysis, and utilization for reliability and asset management projects, while gaining hands‑on experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines and substations.
• Collaborate with field personnel to assess the condition of transmission lines and substations and support the construction and design of engineering projects.
• Work alongside engineers in the development of drawings for future projects, contributing to the creation of engineering documentation.
• Support design engineers on transmission line, substation, protection, and communications projects, gaining exposure to the design and planning of these critical infrastructure elements.

Why Apply?

• Gain real‑world engineering experience in a dynamic industry.
• Build valuable skills and enhance your knowledge in the energy sector.
• Establish a professional network with industry experts.

About Hoosier Energy: Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power and services to 17‑member distribution cooperatives across central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, we serve over 700,000 consumers across a service area of 15,000 square miles.

Apply today to enhance your engineering skills and take the next step in your professional development!

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.