Student, Intern, Power Generation, Spring 2027

Entergy Corporation; Sterlington (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Student, Intern for the Power Generation division in Sterlington, LA. Work onsite at a CCGT facility, supporting operations, safety, and maintenance under supervision.

The role emphasizes practical learning in electrical/mechanical instrumentation, with a multi-skill progression track and collaboration with engineers and contractors during a multi-year program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program focused on electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, millwright, machinist, or process technology.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale), verified via official transcript from previous semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day activities in a team environment at a CCGT facility.
• Participate in safety meetings and job briefings; support contractor safety orientations as needed.
• Operate and learn control systems, data acquisition, and process controls under supervision.
• Involve in PM/PDM tasks, rounds, and basic instrumentation and electrical maintenance.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation/Process tech degree

GPA 2.8 or higher (official transcript)

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Student, Intern, Power Generation, Spring 2027

Location: Sterlington, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Student, Intern

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/DESCRIPTION:

Operate and maintain systems associated with a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility while demonstrating safety awareness and direction that will continuously improve performance by employees and contractors through the use and strict adherence to procedures and processes.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in dealing with all agencies and avoid reportable violations
• Required participation in the multi-year Production Technician multi skill progression plan to develop key skills in maintenance and operations. Upon completion the employee should have the desire, aptitude and ability to meet board operator qualification
• Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings
• Be responsible for Contractor Safety and conduct Contractor Safety Orientations as needed
• Applies understanding and knowledge of plant systems, burner controls (where applicable), turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, troubleshooting, etc.
• Operational duties include, but not limited to, operating the control board, making operational rounds, performing PM/PDM activities, HRSG water chemistry, CEMS monitoring and calibrations
• Applies skills to perform inspections, calibrations, installations, repairs, diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation equipment and regulating devices in a CCGT facility, alone and as part of a team
• Perform mechanical work involved in inspection, repair and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment, and light PM of mechanical systems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must be actively enrolled and pursuing a degree focused on electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, millwright, machinist, or process technology from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale), verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

• Computer skills–- familiar with various databases, as well as Windows environment and Microsoft toolkit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have good communication skills.

Primary Location: Louisiana-SterlingtonLouisiana : Sterlington
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125083
PS Job Title: Student, Intern
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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

EEO Statement: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.

Accessibility: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 and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. 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.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.