About the role#
Laclede Electric Co-Op Co is hiring an Engineering Intern to support the planning, design, and improvement of our electric distribution system. You will work alongside our engineering team to gain hands-on experience with utility operations and infrastructure. This position offers mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to the full lifecycle of engineering projects from initial concept through construction.
What you'll do#
- Assist with overhead and underground electric distribution design.
- Participate in feeder planning, voltage analysis, protection coordination, and system improvement projects.
- Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis using utility software.
- Gain exposure to technologies including GIS, SCADA, and AMI.
- Conduct field staking, design verification, and construction inspections.
- Research engineering standards and equipment specifications.
- Prepare drawings, reports, and documentation to build technical communication skills.
- Collaborate with engineering personnel and other departments on project support.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred, though Civil, Mechanical, or other engineering students with an interest in utility systems are encouraged to apply.
- Completed coursework in engineering fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in power systems, infrastructure design, and utility operations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to occasionally walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds, including navigating uneven terrain during field visits.
Location & details#
- Location: Lebanon, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This role requires the ability to work in both office and field environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
About Laclede Electric Co-Op Co
Laclede Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution utility founded in 1938. Based in Waynesville, Missouri, the organization operates as a nonprofit. It maintains over 4,700 miles of power lines to provide electricity to more than 37,000 locations across six Missouri counties. The cooperative is a member-owner of the regional generation and transmission entity Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative.
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