About this role
Entergy
Gain experience and exposure to practical engineering applications within Entergy's various Power Generation environments, such as plants, plant support, and fleet maintenance. The individual normally works under close supervision and will perform a variety of functions and work on various projects, collaborating with engineers and engineering associates. This position will work with the plant's engineers and team leaders to prepare the candidate for full-time employment in a power plant.
During this time, the candidate will work on outage project planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause analysis investigations while maintaining safe work practices at all times. Additional assignments will include time working with the maintenance and operations departments in an attempt to gain a better understanding of power plant principles. Other specific assignments will be provided based on skill set or training needs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Working in a team environment to assist in day-to-day activities, including but not limited to:
- Interface with external customers to provide electric service.
- Design electric distribution facilities and perform various engineering studies using computer-based systems.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to meet the needs of customers.
- Assist in outage efforts as needed.
- Work assignment complexity and responsibility grow with the tenure of student employees.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply engineering principles.
- Understand procedures, programs, and standards within their area of discipline.
- Manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
Education Requirements:
- Seeking Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering majors.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student in an associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program (full-time or part-time) and pursuing a degree in the relevant field outlined above.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, verified through an official transcript from the previous semester.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Computer skills, including familiarity with various databases, the Windows environment, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must have strong communication and customer service skills. Good interpersonal skills, along with strong written and oral communication abilities, are required.
Work Conditions: Office and field work. Some situations may require the ability to work in adverse climate conditions, and the physical nature of the work may require walking long distances in uneven, off-road environments. Some travel may be necessary.
Location
Louisiana-Westwego Louisiana : Westwego Job Function: Students / Early Careers FLSA Status: Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 125330 PS Job Title: Student, Intern Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer.