About the role#
The Engineering Intern joins the AECC Engineering department to support power production and delivery operations. You will work alongside staff to gain hands-on experience with transmission facilities and power systems. This role involves a mix of office-based data work and field assignments at various facilities.
What you'll do#
- Assist with projects related to power production, delivery operations, and transmission facilities.
- Analyze, model, and assemble data using computer-based systems.
- Organize documents to meet division records management standards.
- Support procurement and contracting for equipment, materials, or construction labor.
- Perform field work at AECC facilities, including support for plant testing in various weather conditions.
- Assist with process mapping and general engineering duties.
- Monitor and incorporate regulatory changes to ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of detail and accuracy in your work.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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