Engineering Intern

Hendricks Power Cooperative is now accepting applications for the position of Engineering Intern. Were 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 40000 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 Drivers 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:

No phone calls please. If you have any questions please email .

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern