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How much do planning engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for planning engineer intern in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Planning Engineer Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Planning Engineer Intern, you need a solid foundation in engineering principles, analytical thinking, and familiarity with project planning concepts—often supported by progress toward a degree in engineering or construction management. Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD, as well as basic knowledge of scheduling and reporting tools, is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set standout interns apart. These skills are crucial for supporting project timelines, ensuring accurate data analysis, and fostering teamwork in complex engineering projects.

What is the difference between Planning Engineer Intern vs Planning Engineer?

AspectPlanning Engineer InternPlanning Engineer
QualificationsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, project management, or related fieldsBachelor's or master's degree in engineering, construction management, or related disciplines; professional certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in construction or engineering firms, assisting with planning tasksFull-time role in project teams, responsible for developing and monitoring project schedules
ResponsibilitiesSupporting planning activities, data collection, basic schedule updatesCreating detailed project schedules, resource allocation, progress tracking

The Planning Engineer Intern role is an entry-level position designed for students or recent graduates gaining practical experience. In contrast, the Planning Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for comprehensive project planning and execution. Both roles require knowledge of project scheduling tools, but the intern position offers learning opportunities, while the engineer role involves independent decision-making and project management.

What does a Planning Engineer Intern do?

A Planning Engineer Intern supports senior planning engineers and project managers by assisting in the development, monitoring, and updating of project schedules. Their tasks may include data collection, analyzing project timelines, preparing progress reports, and using scheduling software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. The internship provides hands-on experience in project planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation, helping interns understand the fundamentals of project management in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or engineering.

What types of projects and tasks can a Planning Engineer Intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Planning Engineer Intern, you will typically assist with creating and updating project schedules, analyzing workflow processes, and supporting the coordination of resources to meet project deadlines. You may also be involved in collecting progress data, preparing reports, and working closely with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure timely project execution. This hands-on experience provides a valuable introduction to project controls and scheduling tools, while exposing you to the collaborative nature of engineering teams.
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Transmission Planning Engineer Internship

LS Power Development, LLC

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Overview

About us:

Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy expansion solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through its transmission business, LS Power Grid, the company built and operates 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission and 7 transmission utilities and has another 375+ miles currently in construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are meeting the growing needs of the energy expansion, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $76 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values:

Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world

Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem

Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership

Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset.  We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences.

 

About the Role:

LS Power is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to join our team in Chesterfield, MO. This internship provides hands-on exposure to transmission system planning and grid development initiatives in a rapidly evolving energy market.As the Transmission Planning Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and development professionals to support technical studies and analysis that help ensure grid reliability and enable infrastructure growth.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

  • Support transmission system planning and reliability studies
  • Assist with power flow and contingency analysis
  • Support interconnection and grid impact assessments
  • Review ISO/RTO planning processes and documentation
  • Analyze data related to load growth, generation additions, and system constraints
  • Assist in preparing technical reports and internal presentations

 

Qualifications

We want you on our team because you...

  • Are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Have completed coursework in power systems or transmission planning
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Have an interest in power systems, grid reliability, and energy infrastructure
  • Communicate effectively and work well in a team environment

Ideally, you have

  • Familiarity with power system modeling tools (PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld or similar)
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills
  • Interest in energy markets and infrastructure development
Employment Type: FULL_TIME