Power Plant Electrical Engineering Intern

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives; Brilliant (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives seeks an Electrical Engineering Process intern to support basic electrical engineering principles within plant operations. You will work closely with the Process Engineering Group on projects and initiatives at Cardinal Station, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to safe, efficient, and economical plant performance.

Responsibilities include learning power plant maintenance, supporting metrics tracking, participating in inspections, interpreting drawings,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET (by graduation date) accredited university studying Engineering discipline for greater than two semesters (Freshman year completed by summer internship start date)
• Completion of Engineering Fundamentals – 101 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Gains general knowledge of power plant maintenance and operation.
• Assists with tracking plant metrics associated with the efficient operation of plant assets and continuous improvement.
• Works with the Process Engineering Group to participates in equipment inspections and provides technical support
• Researches, reads and learns to interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, standard work documentation, and other plant engineering standards.
• Develops skills under guidance of Senior Engineers and begins to gain technical knowledge of the maintenance for Cardinal Station units.
• Supports and gathers information for Process Engineering staff to process drawing modifications/revisions.
• Observes more senior engineers creating project plans, monitoring progress, executing actions and working with engineers to develop recommendations regarding projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Technical writing

Teamwork

Time management

Reading drawings

Communication

Project planning

Quality control

Education

ABET-accredited university

Engineering discipline >2 semesters

Job description

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives seeks an Electrical Engineering Process intern to support basic electrical engineering principles within plant operations. You will work closely with the Process Engineering Group on projects and initiatives at Cardinal Station, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to safe, efficient, and economical plant performance.

Responsibilities include learning power plant maintenance, supporting metrics tracking, participating in inspections, interpreting drawings,