Intern - Mechanical Engineering - Power Plant

Prairie State Energy Campus; Marissa (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie State Generating Company in Illinois offers a summer internship in power generation engineering with exposure to state-of-the-art technology. Interns will gain industry experience, hands-on training, and exposure to industry professionals in a paid program.

The internship runs about 12–13 weeks, beginning in late May to early August. Candidates must be enrolled in an ABET‑accredited mechanical engineering or related program while maintaining good academic standing, and be able to

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering or related program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• 12-13 week internship starting mid/late May through early/mid August.

Responsibilities

• Work on Plant Engineering projects including optimization and improvement.
• Assist in project management duties as required.
• Assist in plant project research and development areas as required.
• Deliver technical-based presentations to groups as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Skills

Strong communication

Procedures reading

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Independent work

Physical capability (lift 25 lbs)

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Good academic standing

Job description

Overview

Prairie State Generating Company is looking for college students who are interested in a summer intern program in the power generation engineering fields. A limited number of internships are available for college students enrolled a specific curriculum. Participating as an intern will provide experience and exposure to state of the art technology. Student interns will receive industry experience, hands-on training, paid intern program and exposure to industry professionals.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following (other duties and responsibilities may be assigned):

• Working on Plant Engineering projects which include optimization and improvement projects.
• Assist in project management duties as required.
• Assist in the plant project research and development areas as required.
• Deliver technical-based presentations to groups as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education/Experience

• To be considered, an individual MUST be enrolled in an ABET accredited mechanical engineering or related program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• MUST be available for a 12-13 week program beginning in Mid/Late-May to Early/Mid-August.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Knowledge of

• Safety and health hazards associated with each job assignment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Ability to read and understand operating procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to work unsupervised as required.
• Ability to enter confined spaces, climb ladders and wear respirators as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, and lift boxes weighing as much as 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The characteristics listed herein describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Works in an office environment, power plant or coal mine environment.
• Exposed to a quiet to moderately noisy environment primarily, very noisy and dirty environment occasionally.
• Exposed to industrial safety hazards occasionaly.

Compensation and Benefits

At Prairie State, the base pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $25.00 per hour for the Undergraduate level and $28.00 per hour for the Graduate level.