College Intern - Power Generation (Santan)

Summary

SRP is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support the engineering and operations teams at Santan Generating Station. This position provides hands-on experience in a power generation environment, offering exposure to plant systems, maintenance outages, capital improvement projects, equipment inspections, and engineering analysis. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and plant personnel to support the reliable and efficient operation of the generating station.

What You'll Do

• Assist engineers with plant improvement, maintenance, and reliability projects.
• Support engineering analysis, data collection, and technical documentation efforts.
• Participate in planned outage activities, including equipment inspections and field evaluations.
• Review, organize, and update engineering drawings, reports, and records.
• Conduct field walkdowns to gather information and assess equipment conditions.
• Assist with tracking project schedules, action items, and project documentation.
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to identify trends and potential improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause investigations and troubleshooting efforts under the guidance of plant engineers.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on plant initiatives.
• Follow all SRP safety procedures and participate in safety meetings and training.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in power generation, energy production, or industrial facilities. Experience with engineering coursework related to thermodynamics, fluid systems, electrical systems, or plant operations. Familiarity with data analysis and technical reporting.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• The Student Intern Program requires participants to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Scheduled hours may vary based on departmental needs and hiring manager’s discretion.
• The successful candidate must be enrolled in six college credits (100+ Level) each semester (except summer sessions) to be eligible.
• For an accelerated program, the student must be enrolled in six credit hours in the equivalent of a traditional semester.