Power Plant Mechanical Eng Intern - Hands-On Summer

Prairie State Energy Campus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Prairie State Generating Company in Kentucky offers a summer internship program for students pursuing mechanical engineering or related fields. Interns gain hands-on experience in power generation engineering, work on real projects, and receive paid training.

The 12–13 week program runs from mid/late May to early/mid August. Interns participate in plant engineering projects, support project management, and present technical findings to teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering or related program.
• In good academic standing.
• Available for 12–13 week program from mid/late May to early/mid August.

Responsibilities

• Work on plant engineering projects including optimization and improvement.
• Assist in project management duties.
• Assist in plant project R&D.
• Deliver technical-based presentations to groups.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Communication

SOP literacy

SDS literacy

Independent work

Confined spaces

Ladders

Respirators

Physical stamina

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering or related program

Job description

Prairie State Generating Company in Kentucky offers a summer internship program for students pursuing mechanical engineering or related fields. Interns gain hands-on experience in power generation engineering, work on real projects, and receive paid training.

The 12–13 week program runs from mid/late May to early/mid August. Interns participate in plant engineering projects, support project management, and present technical findings to teams.