Power Plant Engineering Co-op

Engineering Co-Op Positions

The City of Ames Electric Department has an exciting opportunity for Engineering Co-Op positions to support the City of Ames Power Plant! Expected dates of employment to be:

• January 18th, 2027 through August 6th, 2027 (Spring-Summer)
• May 17th, 2027 through December 17th, 2027 (Summer-Fall)

Co-ops will receive experience working in an active power plant. Power Plant Co-ops perform engineering services relating to inspection, improvement, efficient operation, maintenance, environmental assessment and compliance, and management of the power generation facilities of the municipal electric utility. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work boots, will be provided by the City. Full-time student status is maintained throughout the coop/internship.

Co-op's working over 40 hours in a week will receive overtime pay. Please visit us at the ISU 2026 Fall Engineering Career Fair September 22nd for more information! On-Campus interviews are anticipated to take place October 5th for candidates who qualify. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting.

Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. Applications submitted for this position by the Final date to receive applications may be considered for other openings in this classification for up to 6 months.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another;

promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.