About the role#
Minnkota Power Cooperative is hiring an Engineering Intern for the Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, North Dakota. This is a full-time, on-site, paid position for the summer of 2027. You will work directly with plant engineers to support operations at this two-unit coal-fired power plant.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and design packages.
- Coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment.
- Design and install replacement equipment.
- Troubleshoot existing systems with the Operations and Maintenance teams to resolve safety or production issues.
- Perform periodic performance testing on plant equipment.
- Collect data for testing requirements and analyze the results.
- Recommend modifications, repairs, or replacements for equipment.
- Provide engineering support to other departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of coursework toward a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree by the start of the internship.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.
Location & details#
- Location: Center, North Dakota.
- Term: May through August 2027.
- Compensation: $24.95 to $28.51 per hour plus a $500 monthly stipend.
About Minnkota Power Cooperative
Minnkota Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative. Founded in 1940, the company is based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It provides wholesale electricity to 11 member-owner cooperatives across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. The organization maintains over 3,400 miles of transmission lines and 260 substations to serve its regional members.
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