Engineering Intern

Company Description

As an electric cooperative, Hendricks Power is part of the nation's largest energy network which includes 1,000 electric cooperatives, public power districts, power supply generation and transmission cooperatives, statewide associations, regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions. Electric cooperatives alone serve 32 million customers in 46 states, and cover more land mass than any of the nation's single electric utilities. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2001. Formed in 1936, following the creation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Hendricks Power Cooperative started with a small meeting of 12 people, farmers and rural residents, unable to convince the local utility, which was owned by investors, to build lines to serve them. They claimed it simply wasn't profitable to provide service to such sparsely-populated areas. The formal construction of these rural electric lines began the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line was energized. Approximately 400 members received power to their homes and farms for the first time. The name Hendricks County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was adopted, as the cooperative slowly grew. Today, Hendricks Power Cooperative serves over 35,000 members in Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan and Montgomery counties.

Job Description

Hendricks Power Cooperative is now accepting applications for the position of Engineering Intern. We’re a growing, member-owned rural electric cooperative located just west of Indianapolis in Avon, Indiana. As a progressive utility committed to innovation, member satisfaction and employee development, we continuously invest in preventive maintenance, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, advanced technology and training.

Join our team and help provide safe, reliable energy to over 40,000 members across portions of Hendricks, Morgan, Montgomery and Putnam counties.  This is a temporary, full-time summer position available to work between the months of May – August 2026.

Position Summary

The Engineering Intern will assist the engineering services team and gain insight into the engineering field while applying classroom knowledge to practical situations. This position offers a supportive learning environment where the intern will develop technical skills, contribute to ongoing projects and gain exposure to all aspects of electrical distribution design and planning. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers and other technical staff.  

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with design and data analysis.
• Support compliance reviews and documentation.
• Conduct system studies using computer modeling (voltage drop, load flow, arc flash, fault current, coordination).
• Perform work order reviews.
• Financial analysis with construction projects.
• Prepare AutoCAD construction drawings.
• Provide technical assistance in the review of the electric system models and facility design information.
• Assist with database updates and automating processes used for electric system analysis.
• Review technical documents, reports and drawings.
• Document project progress and maintain organized records.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:                                                                                                            

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with at least one year of engineering coursework completed.
• Some experience or exposure to the electric utility industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong background using Microsoft Office products required; experience working in databases, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS tools preferred.

Personal & Position Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and follow cooperative maps, safety manuals, work orders, staking sheets and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Additional Information

Interested and potentially qualified applicants apply by Friday, April 3 at:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/WabashValleyPowerAlliance/hendricks-power.

No phone calls please. If you have any questions, please email humanresources@hendrickspower.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.