Electrical Engineering Intern — Power Plant Optimization & Reliability

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives is offering an Electrical Engineering Student Intern position for Summer 2027 in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports engineering and technical services teams at Cardinal Plant and other generation resources to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience with power systems, electrical machines, and control systems, contributing to plant reliability, safety, and efficiency while developing data analysis, system monitoring, and

Qualifications

• General knowledge of electrical circuits and components.
• Strong mathematics background with the ability to apply analytical skills to problem-solving.
• Ability to convert technical data into written reports and graphical presentations using personal computer applications, including spreadsheet software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Possesses entry-level knowledge of engineering theory and analytical techniques to support solving diverse problems and performing detailed analyses.
• Supports the resolution of routine problems, which typically require additional definition or clarification before analysis can begin.
• Assists in the development, review, and presentation of technical reports, such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses.
• Communicates clearly—both verbally and in writing—with peers at Buckeye, Cardinal, Mone, and Greenville to support the completion of various work activities.
• Contributes new ideas and creative approaches to problem-solving by extrapolating beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
• Assists with economic analyses as part of the approval process for planned work at Cardinal, Mone, and Greenville plants.
• Uses analytical techniques to complete assignments of moderate complexity, breaking problems into component steps and performing the necessary analyses to complete each one.
• Develops an understanding of plant emissions control equipment to support optimal performance and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Assists in maintaining existing tools used to monitor unit performance and in developing new tools, including data tracking software, spreadsheets, and physical measurement systems.

Skills

Electrical circuits knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical reporting & data viz

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Job description

Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives is offering an Electrical Engineering Student Intern position for Summer 2027 in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports engineering and technical services teams at Cardinal Plant and other generation resources to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience with power systems, electrical machines, and control systems, contributing to plant reliability, safety, and efficiency while developing data analysis, system monitoring, and