Engineering Intern (Mechanical/Electrical) at Power Plant

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing stipend

Hourly pay

Job summary

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

The internship runs May through August 2027, with pay of $24.95 to $28.51 per hour and a $500 monthly stipend to assist with transportation and/or lodging. The intern will assist plant engineers on project scopes, drawings, equipment design, testing, and data analysis, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to meet physical and mental requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support plant engineers with project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and design packages.
• Coordinate construction drawings and specifications for plant equipment.
• Assist in design and installation of replacement equipment.
• Troubleshoot systems with Operations and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Perform periodic performance testing on plant equipment.
• Collect data for plant testing and analyze results.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required.

Skills

Communication skills (oral)

Written communication

Education

Two years of engineering coursework

Tools

Engineering instruments/tools

Job description

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

The internship runs May through August 2027, with pay of $24.95 to $28.51 per hour and a $500 monthly stipend to assist with transportation and/or lodging. The intern will assist plant engineers on project scopes, drawings, equipment design, testing, and data analysis, with emphasis on safety and reliability.