About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to support the Power Production and Delivery team within the Engineering department. You will work alongside staff to assist with projects involving substation facilities, transmission lines, and hydroelectric generation. This is a full-time, paid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Use engineering software to design, analyze, and model data.
- Support procurement and contracting tasks for equipment, materials, and labor.
- Travel throughout Arkansas with AECC personnel to collect field data.
- Organize department drawings and documents to meet records management standards.
- Assist with process mapping and database development.
- Help staff meet daily objectives while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Perform work in various weather conditions to support plant testing.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or related degree program.
- Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid state driver's license.
- Experience with CAD and ESRI GIS software.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Prior experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment status: Full-time.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is a generation and transmission cooperative based in Little Rock. Founded in 1949, the organization functions as the wholesale power supplier for 17 electric distribution cooperatives in the region. These member-owned businesses provide electricity to approximately 1 million consumers across Arkansas and nearby states. The company employs 463 people and operates as a nonprofit entity.
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