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PS Job Title: Student, Intern

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC 

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated student to join our team and gain hands-on experience in electrical engineering and related projects. The intern will assist with design, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation of electrical systems. This position is ideal for actively enrolled undergrad or graduate students  looking to expand their practical knowledge and professional skills in a real-world environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Assist in the design, drafting, and modification of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Support engineers in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical components and systems.
• Conduct research and gather data to support ongoing projects.
• Perform basic calculations, measurements, and simulations under supervision.
• Assist with preparing technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Observe safety standards and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and maintenance.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas for process improvement. Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and safety practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of hire and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

Benefits of Internship

• Hands-on experience with real-world electrical projects.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to build technical and professional skills.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124428
PS Job Title: Student, Intern 
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.