Electrical Engineering Intern

Job Title:

Electrical Engineering Intern

Schedule:

Monday – Friday (weekends as needed)

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA

Branchout of the classroom and GROW through hands‑on experience.

We cultivate diverse experiences and career‑building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your role or career. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers, Team Leaders, and partner with engineers and technicians.

Southern Power is the premier electrical and maintenance company. We specialize in electrical testing and commissioning, power transformers, switch gear and breakers, protective relays, substation construction & maintenance, plant maintenance, and engineering services.

• Assist with troubleshooting, gathering and analyzing data
• Participate in plant turnarounds/outages
• Support various project tasks including:
• Cable prep and termination
• AC circuit verification, DC schematic verification
• Protective relay testing and equipment isolation
• Perform electrical testing of major components of substations
• Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation
• Support the preparation of reports for clients
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Southern Power Systems. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.
• Must have completed sophomore year prior to first assignment with Southern Power Systems
• Ability to work full time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) May through August. (Not eligible for virtual work.)
• Preference given to candidates with availability and desire to work a minimum of three (3) terms
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• A Valid US Driver's license is required
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel out of town.

• Drug & Alcohol Test
• Fit for Duty (Physical)
• Criminal Background Check
• LA Driver’s License Status Check

Southern Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.