Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Details

Minnkota Power is seeking one qualified student for a

at our Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, ND.

The Milton R. Young Station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant, providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners. The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, North Dakota, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.

This internship would be from

The individual will assist the plant engineers in the following:

- Project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and detailed design packages.

- Coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment.

- Design and installation of replacement equipment.

- Troubleshoot existing systems with Operations and Maintenance to resolve safety or production problems with engineered solutions.

- Periodic performance testing on plant equipment.

- Use meters, instruments and engineering tools and equipment to:

- Collect necessary data for plant testing requirements.

- Analyze test results.

- Make recommendations for modification, replacement or repair of equipment.

- Provide engineering support to other departments as required.

Individuals must have received thermodynamics instruction or similar. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Individual must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.

On-line applications can be found at www.Minnkota.com. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.