About the role#
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will work within our Engineering department to support power production and delivery operations. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What you'll do#
- Support projects involving power production, power delivery, and transmission facilities.
- Use computer-based systems to model, analyze, and assemble data.
- Organize documents to meet division records management standards.
- Assist with procurement and contracting for equipment, materials, and labor.
- Perform field work at various company facilities.
- Help with process mapping and support engineering staff in their daily duties.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulations.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program at an ABET-accredited institution.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and general technical aptitude.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Comfort working in challenging weather conditions during plant testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
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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