About the role#
This paid summer internship provides hands-on experience at the New Madrid Power Plant. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support environmental compliance and workplace safety initiatives. This position offers a view into how EH&S practices support reliable power generation.
What you'll do#
- Assist EH&S professionals with projects focused on environmental compliance and occupational safety.
- Support environmental monitoring, data collection, and compliance tasks related to air, water, and waste.
- Help with workplace safety inspections, audits, and training sessions to protect employees and plant operations.
- Gain exposure to regulatory requirements and utility operations within a power generation setting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
- A genuine interest in environmental compliance, workplace health and safety, or the utility industry.
- Ability to commit to a three-month summer internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Marston, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. provides wholesale power to regional and local electric cooperative systems. It serves over 900,000 customers across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa. Founded in 1961, the company maintains its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. It operates as a privately held organization with roughly 520 employees.
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