Safety and Environmental Intern

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

As an Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern, you will spend three months gaining hands‑on experience while supporting meaningful work at Associated Electric Cooperative’s New Madrid Power Plant. This paid summer internship offers exposure to environmental compliance or workplace safety—depending on your degree program—while you learn from experienced professionals and see how EH&S supports safe, responsible, and reliable power generation.

• Assist experienced EH&S professionals with projects related to environmental compliance, occupational safety, or both.
• Support environmental monitoring, data collection, and compliance activities involving air, water, and waste.
• Assist with workplace safety inspections, audits, training, and other initiatives that help protect employees and plant operations.
• Gain firsthand exposure to EH&S practices, regulatory requirements, and utility operations in a power generation environment.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Interest in environmental compliance, workplace health and safety, power generation, or the utility industry.
• Ability to commit to a three-month summer internship.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa-providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.

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