Power Generation Engineering Intern

Entergy Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi, LLC, is seeking a motivated student intern to join the Power Generation Engineering team for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working with operators and maintenance staff in a combined-cycle facility.

The internship provides exposure to plant safety, DCS operation, data collection, and daily plant activities, with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world operations and develop technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 (4.0 scale) with official transcript from the previous semester.
• Strong interest in power generation and plant operations.
• Willingness to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist power plant operators with daily operational tasks, including monitoring plant equipment, performing quality rounds, make-up and boiler chemistry, and reporting abnormalities.
• Learn and support startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures of power plant systems under supervision.
• Shadow operators in the control room to gain exposure to distributed control systems (DCS) and plant monitoring software.
• Assist with performance testing, efficiency checks, and equipment inspections.
• Support environmental and safety compliance activities, including data collection and reporting.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities and work closely with maintenance crews.
• Conduct basic technical research and provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
• Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Entergy Mississippi, LLC, is seeking a motivated student intern to join the Power Generation Engineering team for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working with operators and maintenance staff in a combined-cycle facility.

The internship provides exposure to plant safety, DCS operation, data collection, and daily plant activities, with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world operations and develop technical and professional skills.