Student Intern, Power Generation Engineering, Summer 2026
Entergy Corporation, Lake Charles, LA, United States
Job Description
This position will work with the Plant’s Engineers and Team Leaders to prepare the candidate for full‑time employment in a power plant. During this time the candidate will work on outage project planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause analysis investigations while maintaining safe work practices at all times. Additional assignments will include time working with the maintenance and operations departments in an attempt to gain a better understanding of power plant principles. Other specific assignments will be assigned based on skill set or training needs.
Intern Job Duties / Responsibilities
Computer skills – familiar with various databases, as well as Windows environment and Microsoft toolkit (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have good communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
Have the ability to understand procedures, programs, and standards within their area of discipline
Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
Possess the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work well under pressure
Acceptance of an inclusive work and team environment
Ability to work weekends as needed
Minimum Requirements
Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering
Selected candidate must be classified as a Junior or Senior in college at the time of hire (Time of Hire: August 2026)
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher is required
Preferred: Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam are preferred
EEO Statement
The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Important Note
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position will work with the Plant’s Engineers and Team Leaders to prepare the candidate for full‑time employment in a power plant. During this time the candidate will work on outage project planning, engineering design and review packages, and root cause analysis investigations while maintaining safe work practices at all times. Additional assignments will include time working with the maintenance and operations departments in an attempt to gain a better understanding of power plant principles. Other specific assignments will be assigned based on skill set or training needs.
Intern Job Duties / Responsibilities
Computer skills – familiar with various databases, as well as Windows environment and Microsoft toolkit (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have good communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
Have the ability to understand procedures, programs, and standards within their area of discipline
Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
Possess the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work well under pressure
Acceptance of an inclusive work and team environment
Ability to work weekends as needed
Minimum Requirements
Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering
Selected candidate must be classified as a Junior or Senior in college at the time of hire (Time of Hire: August 2026)
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher is required
Preferred: Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam are preferred
EEO Statement
The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Important Note
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr