Intern, Control Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity

evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Intern for the Control Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity stream in Kansas City, MO. You will be involved in planning, maintenance, operation, and development of Evergy’s electricity production assets, with projects spanning Instrumentation/Controls, thermal performance, and new generation technologies including renewables.

The summer internship offers real responsibilities, hands-on assignments, and opportunities to interact with business units.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Cyber Security.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.
• Experience in scripting, data interpretation and research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, maintenance, operation and development of Evergy’s assets as part of the OT Infrastructure team.
• Contribute to Instrumentation/Controls, Thermal Performance and evaluating new generation technologies including renewables.
• Work on projects such as Alarm Management System, Control System Upgrades, Cyber Security Projects and AI Research.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Scripting

Data interpretation

Research

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Cyber Security

Tools

Scripting tools

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Intern – Control Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity
REQUISITION: INF00EY
DEPARTMENT: OT Infrastructure – F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $26.00

Internship Position for Summer 2027

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:

This internship will report to Mgr Opts Supt Engineering, which supports planning, maintenance, operation, and development of Evergy’s electricity production assets. Projects may be related to Instrumentation/Controls, Thermal Performance, and evaluating new generation technologies (including renewables).

Job tasks include but not limited to:

Project examples:

• Alarm Management System
• Control System Upgrades
• Cyber Security Projects
• AI Research

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following or a related technical field: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Cyber Security.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills.
• Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.
• Experience in scripting, data interpretation and research preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively in a high stress environment.

Working Conditions:

Mix of field/site/plant work with some office work.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.