Student Intern, Power Generation Engineering, Summer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Energy/Power Generation
Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Location: Sallis
Job Summary/Purpose We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious college intern to join our power generation team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working alongside experienced plant operators and maintenance staff. This role is designed to provide exposure to real-world power generation processes, equipment monitoring, plant safety, and operational procedures while supporting daily plant activities.
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Student, Intern Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC Job Summary/Purpose We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious college intern to join our power generation team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in power plant operations by working alongside experienced plant operators and maintenance staff. This role is designed to provide exposure to real-world power generation processes, equipment monitoring, plant safety, and operational procedures while supporting daily plant activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist power plant operators with daily operational tasks, including monitoring plant equipment, performing quality rounds, make-up and boiler chemistry, and reporting abnormalities.
- Learn and support startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures of power plant systems under supervision.
- Shadow operators in the control room to gain exposure to distributed control systems (DCS) and plant monitoring software.
- Assist with performance testing, efficiency checks, and equipment inspections.
- Support environmental and safety compliance activities, including data collection and reporting.
- Participate in preventative maintenance activities and work closely with maintenance crews when needed.
- Conduct basic technical research and provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
- Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Minimum education required of the position
- Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale), verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.
- Strong interest in power generation and plant operations.
- Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in an industrial environment, including exposure to heat, noise, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain a strong focus on safety.
- Hands-on exposure to power plant systems, operations, and safety practices.
- Understanding of control room monitoring and distributed control systems (DCS).
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment within the utility/power generation industry.
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world plant operations.
- Development of technical and professional skills that support future career opportunities in the power industry.
- Internship based at a combined-cycle power generation facility.
- Work may involve indoor control room duties and outdoor field assignments.
- PPE provided as required.
Location:
Mississippi-Sallis Mississippi :
Kosciusko || Mississippi :
Sallis Job Function
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Students / Early Careers FLSA Status
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code
: NBU Number of Openings
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Student, Intern Travel Percentage
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Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
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