Student, Intern, Capital Projects, Summer 2027

Entergy; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy invites students to join the Construction Management / Project Management internship in Arkansas. The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of major capital projects, with exposure to EPC environments and owner-contractor governance processes.

Interns assist with field oversight, project controls, RFIs, COs, and documentation, gaining experience in safety, quality, and governance activities across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a degree program in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program (FT or PT).
• Minimum GPA of 2.8, verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist field engineers in monitoring daily construction activities and documenting observations.
• Track construction progress against schedule and identify constraints.
• Support constructability reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Review engineering deliverables for alignment with project requirements.
• Process RFIs, design clarifications, and change documentation.
• Attend multi-discipline meetings between EPC, Owner’s Engineer, project teams.
• Update dashboards, trackers, logs, and issue registers.
• Gather field data for cost, schedule, risk reporting and perform variance analysis.
• Communicate key project metrics such as schedule adherence and change tracking.
• Observe EPC contractor performance and monitor contract terms.
• Maintain interface registers and coordination logs.
• Participate in safety walkdowns and quality checks.
• Document minutes, photos, inspection records, and governance materials.
• Assist with stage-gate preparation for internal reviews.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

The Construction Management / Project Management Intern supports the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) team in the planning, coordination, and execution of major power-generation capital projects. The intern assists with construction oversight, project controls, engineering interface activities, quality assurance, and documentation to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards and contractual requirements.

PS Job Title: Student, Intern

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

The Construction Management / Project Management Intern supports the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) team in the planning, coordination, and execution of major power-generation capital projects. The intern assists with construction oversight, project controls, engineering interface activities, quality assurance, and documentation to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards and contractual requirements.

This role provides hands-on exposure to large-scale EPC environments, field engineering practices, owner-contractor coordination, and governance processes typical for utility-scale power generation projects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Working in a team environment to assist in day-to-day activities, including but not limited to:

• Construction Oversight & Field Support
  • Assist field engineers/discipline leads in monitoring daily construction activities, performing site walkdowns, and documenting observations, issues, and progress.
  • Help track construction progress against schedule and identify emerging constraints or deviations.
  • Support constructability reviews and participate in quality assurance checks.
• Engineering & Technical Interface Support
  • Aid in reviewing engineering deliverables for completeness and alignment with project requirements and design intent.
  • Assist with processing Requests for Information (RFIs), design clarifications, and change documentation (Records of Decsions - RODs, Project Change Notices - PCNs).
  • Participate in multi‑discipline meetings between EPC, Owner’s Engineer, project engineering, and construction teams.
• Project Controls & Reporting
  • Support the OPM team in updating dashboards, deliverable trackers, logs, and issue registers.
  • Gather field data for cost, schedule, and risk reporting; assist with variance analysis and corrective-action follow‑up.
  • Learn to interpret and communicate key project metrics (schedule adherence, quality observations, change tracking).
• Contract & Interface Management
  • Observe and assist in monitoring EPC contractor performance, alignment with contract terms, and adherence to specifications.
  • Help maintain interface registers and coordination logs between the Owner, EPC, OEMs, and internal SMEs.
• Safety & Quality Support
  • Participate in safety walkdowns, toolbox meetings, and quality checks as part of the Owner’s oversight program.
  • Document safety observations and support resolution of non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Documentation & Governance
  • Assist with document control, meeting minutes, construction photos, inspection records, and project OneNote entries.
  • Learn stage-gate expectations and help prepare materials for internal reviews.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Candidates must be actively enrolled and pursuing a degree with a focus on Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program (full‑time or part‑time), pursuing a degree in the relevant field outlined above.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn in a fast-paced project environment.

Primary Location: Arkansas-Malvern Arkansas : Malvern || Arkansas : Hot Springs || Arkansas : Little Rock || Arkansas : Pine Bluff || Arkansas : Redfield

Job Function: Students / Early Careers

Relocation Option: Level III

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 125309

Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

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EEO Statement:

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Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.