Safety and Environmental Intern

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Intern for a three-month summer program at the New Madrid Power Plant in Missouri. You'll learn from experienced EH&S professionals and contribute to environmental compliance and safety initiatives.

You'll gain hands-on experience in monitoring, reporting, audits, and training, working in a real power-generation environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Interest in environmental compliance and workplace safety within power generation.
• Available for a three-month summer internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist EH&S professionals with environmental compliance projects.
• Support environmental monitoring, data collection, and compliance activities (air, water, waste).
• Assist with workplace safety inspections, audits, and training.

Skills

EH&S interest

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Occupational Safety

Job description

## Safety and Environmental InternApply: Marston, Missouri: Part time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-1699**At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!****From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.**As an **Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern**, you will spend three months gaining hands-on experience while supporting meaningful work at Associated Electric Cooperative’s New Madrid Power Plant. This paid summer internship offers exposure to environmental compliance or workplace safety—depending on your degree program—while you learn from experienced professionals and see how EH&S supports safe, responsible, and reliable power generation.### What You’ll Do* Assist experienced EH&S professionals with projects related to environmental compliance, occupational safety, or both.* Support environmental monitoring, data collection, and compliance activities involving air, water, and waste.* Assist with workplace safety inspections, audits, training, and other initiatives that help protect employees and plant operations.* Gain firsthand exposure to EH&S practices, regulatory requirements, and utility operations in a power generation environment.### What You’ll Need* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.* Interest in environmental compliance, workplace health and safety, power generation, or the utility industry.* Ability to commit to a three-month summer internship.**At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!****Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at** **www.aeci.org/careers** **to learn more about Associated and apply for a position.**