Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
1 Cooperative Way (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Description This a Temporary Position during Summer 2025 Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry, we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 600,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives. An Engineering intern assists in various areas of Power Production and Delivery in AECC's Engineering department located in Little Rock, AR. We're looking for someone who can maintain a high degree of situational awareness to meet continually changing conditions with a fresh and adaptable approach. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and strive to push forward with AECC's mission. Responsibilities: Assist with various projects related to power production, power delivery operations, and/or transmission facilities. Utilize computer-based engineering software programs to create, design, analyze, and model related data to support the needs of our members. Support engineers with procurement and contracting related to the purchase of equipment, materials, or construction labor. Accompany AECC personnel on field visits to various locations throughout the state of Arkansas to collect data. Organize department drawings and documents to conform to division records management standards. Assist with database development and process mapping. Aid AECC staff, including engineers, analysts, and technicians in the accomplishment of daily objectives. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree from an engineering program that is accredited by The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (EAC of ABET), Land Surveying or a related discipline Valid state driver's license Technologically adept and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills Exceptional analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Extremely detailed and accuracy oriented Self-starter and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Able to work well in somewhat challenging weather conditions to support plant testing activities Preferred Qualifications: Experience using CAD software Experience with ESRI GIS software Prior electric utility experience EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/CI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing your qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30-90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other protected category. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)