Power Generation Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Entergy Corporation; Sallis (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is offering a Student Intern position in Power Generation Engineering for Summer 2027 at a Mississippi site. The role involves hands-on experience in plant operations, working with operators and maintenance staff, and exposure to plant safety and operational procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, monitoring equipment, learning startup/shutdown procedures, and supporting DCS monitoring.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) verified via transcript.
• Strong interest in power generation and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist power plant operators with daily operational tasks, including monitoring plant equipment, quality rounds, 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 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 and collaborate with maintenance crews.
• Conduct basic technical research and assist on special projects.
• Follow all plant safety policies, PPE requirements.

Education

Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Entergy is offering a Student Intern position in Power Generation Engineering for Summer 2027 at a Mississippi site. The role involves hands-on experience in plant operations, working with operators and maintenance staff, and exposure to plant safety and operational procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, monitoring equipment, learning startup/shutdown procedures, and supporting DCS monitoring.