About the role#
This is a 10 to 12 week project based internship for Summer 2027. You will work 40 hours per week in a professional office environment. This is a paid position and housing is provided if needed. You will contribute to real work that supports our business goals.
What you'll do#
- Complete specific assignments directed by stakeholders, committees, transmission planning, or network modeling.
- Provide technical support to help project groups meet time schedules.
- Develop a fundamental understanding of transmission system concepts.
- Deliver a final presentation to demonstrate lessons learned and knowledge gained.
- Support business goals through project based work.
What you'll need#
- You must be a college student entering your Senior year working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- Your degree must be in a calculus based engineering field, such as Electrical, Computer, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET accredited university.
- You need a 3.0 GPA or above.
- You should have an expressed desire to work in the Power industry after graduation.
- Please note that we are unable to provide employment visa or student work authorization sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About Southwest Power Pool
Southwest Power Pool operates as a nonprofit organization within the utilities industry. Founded in 1941, the company manages power generation and transmission to support reliable energy delivery. It is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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