Student, Intern Power Generation Spring 2027

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a student intern to work with Plant Engineers and Team Leaders to prepare for full-time employment in a power plant. You will support outage project planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause investigations while maintaining safety on all tasks.

You’ll also spend time with maintenance and operations to deepen plant principle knowledge. Applicants must be enrolled in mechanical or electrical engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and may have GE/FE exam

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GPA of at least 2.8 (4.0 scale), verified by official transcript.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and team leaders in outage project planning.
• Contribute to engineering design and review packages.
• Support root cause analysis investigations while upholding safety practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to understand plant principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Pressure handling

Education

Engineering student (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint/Access

Job description

This position will work with the Plant’s Engineers and Team Leaders to prepare the candidate for full-time employment in a power plant. During this time the candidate will work on outage project planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause analysis investigations while maintaining safe work practices at all times. Additional assignments will include time working with the maintenance and operations departments in attempt to gain a better understanding of power plant principles. Other specific assignments will be assigned based on skill set or training needs.

Job Requirements

• Working in a team environment to assist in day-to-day activities, including but not limited to:
• Computer skills–- familiar with various databases, as well as Windows environment and Microsoft toolkit (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have good communication and Customer Service skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
• Have the ability to understand procedures, programs, and standards within their area of discipline
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Ability to work overtime hours and extended work schedules including weekends

Education Requirements:

• Candidates must be actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a four-year institution (for the duration of their internship)
• Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale), verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam are preferred.