Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern: Power & Solar Projects

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative invites a junior or senior Mechanical Engineering student to join a summer internship program. The role offers hands-on exposure at generating facilities in Oklahoma and New Mexico, with duties spanning project engineering, testing coordination, specifications development, and planning.

During May through August, you will work under engineers, gain experience with data collection for audits, develop a reports database, assist with solar site work, and deliver

Qualifications

• Full-time student with declared Mechanical Engineering major.
• Internship runs May–August during summer break.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an engineer, assist in project engineering tasks by monitoring, scheduling, and performing duties.
• Review testing requirements, schedule testing, and prepare reports for NERC/related compliance.
• Assist in developing technical specifications for projects and assist in planning processes.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and reviewing data in preparation for a NERC Audit and create a database of reports.
• Assist with solar site work as needed and help prepare a final presentation for Generation Staff.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering major

Job description

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative invites a junior or senior Mechanical Engineering student to join a summer internship program. The role offers hands-on exposure at generating facilities in Oklahoma and New Mexico, with duties spanning project engineering, testing coordination, specifications development, and planning.

During May through August, you will work under engineers, gain experience with data collection for audits, develop a reports database, assist with solar site work, and deliver