Engineering Intern

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Center (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative seeks a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern for the Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, ND.

The internship runs from May through August 2027 and supports plant engineers with design, drawings, and equipment replacements. Applicants should have completed at least two years of engineering coursework, possess strong communication skills, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two years of engineering coursework by internship start
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist plant engineers with project scopes, cost estimates, schedules and detailed design packages
• Coordinate preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment
• Design and installation of replacement equipment
• Troubleshoot existing systems with Operations and Maintenance to resolve safety or production problems
• Periodic performance testing on plant equipment
• Use meters, instruments and engineering tools to collect data for plant testing requirements
• Analyze test results and make recommendations for modification, replacement or repair of equipment
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Two years of engineering coursework

Job description

With Great Opportunities and Benefits

Minnkota Power is seeking one qualified student for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern at our Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, ND.

The Milton R. Young Station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant, providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners. The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, North Dakota, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.

This internship would be from May through August 2027. Pay for this internship is $24.95 to $28.51 per hour plus a monthly stipend of $500 to assist with transportation and/or lodging.

The individual will assist the plant engineers in the following:

• Project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and detailed design packages.
• Coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment.
• Design and installation of replacement equipment.
• Troubleshoot existing systems with Operations and Maintenance to resolve safety or production problems with engineered solutions.
• Periodic performance testing on plant equipment.
• Use meters, instruments and engineering tools and equipment to:
• Collect necessary data for plant testing requirements.
• Analyze test results.
• Make recommendations for modification, replacement or repair of equipment.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required.

Individuals must have completed at least two years of coursework toward an engineering degree by the start of the internship. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Individual must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.

Minnkota Power Cooperative is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer

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