Student Intern Engineering Summer 2027

Entergy; Killona (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Plant Support Engineer intern for Summer 2027 to provide technical support for plant systems and programs.

The role interfaces with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to troubleshoot and improve equipment reliability, with an emphasis on cross‑functional collaboration and adherence to standards. Onsite work at Killona, LA is required; travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum current GPA of 2.8.
• Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering is desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve plant issues.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations for troubleshooting equipment, systems, and emergent conditions.
• Develop and issue engineering changes, including design modifications and temporary alterations.
• Provide technical information and guidance related to program bases, performance requirements, compliance status, and industry operating experience.
• Prepare engineering products in accordance with established standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Support changes in system and component configuration, design, and associated design basis.
• Maintain required qualifications and complete training necessary for assigned duties.

Skills

Engineering student

ABET program

GPA 2.8

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited program

Power plant operations related

Tools

PC Basics

Engineering tools

Analytical software

Job description

Job Title: Student Intern Engineering Summer 2027
PS Job Title: Student Intern
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

Job Summary / Purpose

The Plant Support Engineer intern provides technical support for plant systems, components, and related programs. This role is responsible for resolving day‑to‑day plant issues, maintaining configuration control, supporting Maintenance and Operations, and ensuring the reliability and performance of plant systems. The position serves as a key interface between Engineering and other station departments while contributing to both emergent troubleshooting and long‑term program health. Members of the team are expected to engage cross functional teams to resolve equipment challenges, develop engineering change products, and support the station’s work management process.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve plant issues
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations for troubleshooting equipment, systems, and emergent conditions.
• Develop and issue engineering changes, including design modifications and temporary alterations, in support of plant needs and equipment reliability.
• Provide technical information and guidance related to program bases, performance requirements, compliance status, and industry operating experience.
• Prepare engineering products in accordance with established standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Support changes in system and component configuration, design, and associated design basis.
• Maintain required qualifications and complete training necessary for assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
OR a related physical science discipline associated with power plant operations
Minimum current GPA of 2.8
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering is desired.

Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in PC applications, engineering tools, and analytical systems appropriate to the engineering level.

Primary Location: Louisiana - Killona Louisiana : Killona

Job Function: Students / Early Careers

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124442

PS Job Title: Student Intern

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.