Student Intern - Electrical Engineering, Power Delivery, Summer 2026

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
The Distribution Operations Center's Engineering Intern position will require the knowledge and ability to learn the appropriate electric distribution, transmission, and substation systems.

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for the operation of the Switching/SCADA Desks in the TX Distribution Operations Centers.
• Work cross functionally between the DOC, TOC, Transmission, Networks, Construction, Resource Management, and Asset Planning groups to provide excellent customer service.
• Provide support for DOC dispatchers working Switching/SCADA desk. Coordinate planned and unplanned switching per System guidelines to maximize SAFETY of field personnel and minimize exposure and loss of service to Entergy’s customers. 
• Write, check, and deliver planned, unplanned, and contingency switching orders to requester(s) in a timely manner. 
• Monitor SCADA exception lists to ensure all alarms not cleared in a timely manner are followed up with Transmission and all abnormal devices are properly tagged. 
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to system reliability by identifying and reporting potential reliability issues.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in the field of Electrical Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required (on a 4.0 scale).

 

Minimum experience required of the position

Engineer Intern - 1 to 4 years college level Engineering courses and currently enrolled in a four-year accredited institution.

 

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledgeable of engineering principles.
• Ability to understand and comply with procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated acceptance of an inclusive work environment and customer base. 
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.

 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

 

 

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Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont 
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120707
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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