Student, Intern Power Generation Summer 2027

Entergy; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC in Westwego, LA, is offering a Summer 2027 Student, Intern position in Power Generation. You will work with plant engineers and team leaders on outage planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause investigations while upholding safety standards.

You'll gain exposure to maintenance and operations, use databases and Microsoft tools, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic power plant

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for the duration of internship
• Minimum GPA 2.8 verified via official transcript from previous semester
• Preferred: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed

Responsibilities

• Assist in outage project planning and engineering design tasks
• Review packages and conduct root cause investigations
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to understand plant principles
• Uphold safety practices and adapt to changing priorities

Skills

Databases

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Engineering principles

Procedures & standards

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Overtime availability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GPA 2.8 or higher

Job description

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

Primary Location: Louisiana - Westwego Louisiana : Westwego

Job Function

Students / Early Careers

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124844

PS Job Title: Student, Intern

Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

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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.