Student, Intern Power Generation Summer 2027

Entergy Corporation; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC in Westwego, LA, invites you to join the Summer 2027 Power Generation internship. You will work with plant engineers and team leaders to prepare for full-time employment, contributing to outage planning, engineering design reviews and root-cause analysis while maintaining safety.

You will also rotate through maintenance and operations to build power plant knowledge, with assignments based on your training and skill set.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelors, masters or doctorate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale) verified by transcript.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outage project planning and engineering reviews.
• Support design packages and root-cause investigations.
• Gain understanding of power plant principles through rotations with maintenance and operations.

Skills

Databases

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer Service

Engineering Principles

Procedures Understanding

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

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Student, Intern Power Generation Summer 2027

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Student, Intern Power Generation Summer 2027

PS Job Title: Student, Intern

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

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.

Primary Location: Louisiana - WestwegoLouisiana : Westwego
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status:
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124844
PS Job Title: Student, Intern
Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

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.
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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.

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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.