Engineering Internship

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) • Corpus Christi, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides individuals with comprehensive and professional learning experience for a student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Under the guidance of engineering staff, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an electric distribution system within an electric cooperative environment. The internship is designed to provide practical experience in engineering principles, GIS mapping, utility operations, data analysis, and project support while developing a broad understanding of cooperative business functions. This temporary, training-oriented position is designed to facilitate career exploration and skill acquisition. Interns are assigned limited, non-hazardous tasks and do not carry the full scope of duties expected of regular employees. The part-time schedule (up to 20 hours per week, up to 84 hours monthly) offers flexibility within standard business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) to accommodate academic and personal obligations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or technical program pursuing a degree in GIS, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Educational coursework or projects should demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles, particularly in electrical systems, power distribution, or renewable energy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to assess and resolve engineering related issues using sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Junior or senior college undergraduate status preferred.
• This position is educational and developmental in nature.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with basic engineering software or ability to learn.
• A basic understanding of power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution concepts, is a plus.
• Experience with GIS, Mapping, databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• All duties as assigned within the parameters of all applicable federal, state, and local labor and safety laws and/or regulations.
• Develop a working knowledge of electric cooperative operations, engineering practices, and the electric distribution system.
• Assist engineering staff with a variety of engineering, GIS mapping, and system documentation activities.
• Support the collection, organization, analysis, and reporting of engineering and operational data.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of engineering records, maps, drawings, and related documentation.
• Participate in field visits, inspections, and project activities to gain practical experience with utility construction, maintenance, and system improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed