Electrical Engineer Intern

Site: Shoal Creek

 

About the role:

Peabody is committed to attracting and retaining top talent and developing them as our next generation leaders. Peabody strives to achieve its mission by providing our employees with an empowered, collaborative work environment based on mutual trust and respect that emphasizes safe working conditions, rewards continuous improvement, innovation and creativity, and provides opportunities for job satisfaction and career advancement.

 

If you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving and customer satisfaction, consider a career with Peabody.

 

We are currently seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for our 2025 Internship Program.

 

The Engineering Intern Program is a summer program intended to give Engineering (mining, mechanical, environmental, and electrical), students the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience within the organization and industry. The program is committed to provide a solid launch into the organization with opportunities to learn the business, expand on past experiences, demonstrate strong performance, add value with key assignments, and earn credibility.

 

Electrical Engineer Intern duties will include:

• Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values.
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
• Repair and troubleshoots on preparation plant and surface mining equipment including power distribution equipment, motors, motor controls, instrumentation, electric dragline, where applicable.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting from blueprints and service manuals and perform the required repair.
• Maintain electrical equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA and complete reports and records as required.
• Conduct safety observations and participate in safety audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Company.

About you:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Excellent communication, technical and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; energy; initiative; innovation; organizational, communication and decision-making skills
• Past work experiences as a summer intern is a plus
• Candidates must be geographically mobile
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift.
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during work shift.