About the role#
This internship prepares students for full-time work in a power plant. You will work alongside plant engineers and team leaders to learn core power plant principles. The position is based in Westwego, Louisiana, for the Spring 2027 term. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role.
What you'll do#
- Assist with day-to-day team activities.
- Plan outage projects.
- Prepare engineering design and review packages.
- Participate in root cause analysis investigations.
- Work with maintenance and operations departments.
- Maintain safe work practices at all times.
- Complete additional tasks based on your specific skills or training needs.
- Be available to work extended schedules, including weekends, as needed for outages or emergencies.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering at a four-year institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to provide an official transcript from the previous semester.
- Proficiency with Windows, databases, and the Microsoft toolkit including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities under pressure.
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Westwego, Louisiana.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Travel: 25% to 50%.
About Entergy
Entergy is a public utility company founded in 1913. It provides electricity and gas services to 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The company operates a large power generating fleet that includes nuclear, gas, and renewable energy assets. Based in New Orleans, the organization employs approximately 11,450 people.
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