Engineering Intern

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

401(k) employer match

Work-life integration

PTO and paid holidays

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. offers paid engineering internships at our Headquarters facility in Springfield, Missouri, for the 2026–2027 school year.

Interns will work with engineers across departments, analyzing data and supporting projects to ensure reliable power delivery. Qualified applicants are enrolled in engineering or related fields and have completed at least two years of bachelor’s coursework.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in engineering, engineering management, construction management, or a related technical field.
• Have completed at least two years of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical system data and assist with transmission, distribution, or other engineering studies.
• Support relay, protection, coordination, load flow, system modeling, and other technical analysis projects.
• Assist with testing, data collection, technical documentation, drawings, and reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Work alongside engineers to investigate system events, trends, reliability concerns, or potential compliance issues.
• Support plant and system improvement projects involving equipment, maintenance, controls, PLC systems, or new installations.
• Help develop and maintain engineering tools, databases, scripts, procedures, and reports.
• Assist with project specifications, construction or contractor information, and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Electrical systems analysis

Data analysis

Engineering teamwork

Technical documentation

Education

Two years of bachelor's coursework

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. The power industry is fascinating, complex, and constantly evolving. We’re looking for smart, driven engineering students who are ready to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world projects that support the reliability of the electric system.

Paid engineering internships are available at our Headquarters facility in Springfield, Missouri, with opportunities in a variety of engineering departments throughout the 2026–2027 school year. Internships may be available during the fall, spring, and summer based on business needs and student availability. Normal working days are Monday through Friday. Students may also be eligible to receive course credit for their internship. Check with your school’s career center for additional information.

Qualified applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled at the time of the internship in engineering, engineering management, construction management, or a related technical field.
• Have successfully completed at least two years of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.

As an engineering intern, you may have the opportunity to:

• Analyze electrical system data and assist with transmission, distribution, or other engineering studies.
• Support relay, protection, coordination, load flow, system modeling, and other technical analysis projects.
• Assist with testing, data collection, technical documentation, drawings, and reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Work alongside engineers to investigate system events, trends, reliability concerns, or potential compliance issues.
• Support plant and system improvement projects involving equipment, maintenance, controls, PLC systems, or new installations.
• Help develop and maintain engineering tools, databases, scripts, procedures, and reports.Il
• Assist with project specifications, construction or contractor information, and engineering recommendations.

What Associated provides:

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay.
• Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Plan for your future with confidence!
• We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work-life integration is.
• Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us!
• Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa-providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.