Engineering Intern

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Center, ND

3d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Minnkota Power is seeking one qualified student for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern at our Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, ND. The Milton R. Young Station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant, providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners. The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, North Dakota, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Completed at least two years of coursework toward an engineering degree by the start of the internship.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Able to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Assist the plant engineers in project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and detailed design packages.
Coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment.
Design and installation of replacement equipment.
Troubleshoot existing systems with Operations and Maintenance to resolve safety or production problems with engineered solutions.
Periodic performance testing on plant equipment.
Use meters, instruments and engineering tools and equipment to collect necessary data for plant testing requirements, analyze test results, and make recommendations for modification, replacement or repair of equipment.
Provide engineering support to other departments as required.