Summer Electrical Engineering Intern - Plant Ops/Controls

Prairie State Energy Campus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie State Generating Company offers a summer intern program for Electrical Engineering students, lasting 12–13 weeks from mid-May through August. Interns work on Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience with power systems and control technologies.

Under supervision, interns will collect data, study schematics, and prepare a final presentation for Plant Management. Attendance is expected to be reliable throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college program pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Available for a 12–13 week internship from mid-May to early/mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Work on Plant Operations, Maintenance and/or Engineering projects including optimization and improvement.
• Assist with Plant Control Systems (PLCs and DCS) under supervision.
• Engage with Plant Power Systems (HV, MV, LV) with guidance from engineers.
• Collect and interpret data to improve system functionality and efficiency.
• Develop understanding of electrical schematics, one-lines, connection drawings, and P&IDs.
• Prepare a presentation describing work to Plant Management at internship end.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Communication

Reading procedures

SDS comprehension

Unsupervised work

Confined spaces awareness

CAD proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Prairie State Generating Company offers a summer intern program for Electrical Engineering students, lasting 12–13 weeks from mid-May through August. Interns work on Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience with power systems and control technologies.

Under supervision, interns will collect data, study schematics, and prepare a final presentation for Plant Management. Attendance is expected to be reliable throughout the program.