Substation Technician Internship

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an opening for a Substation Technician Intern at the Palmyra Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa.

This is a paid summer internship starting in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. The standard work schedule follows a 4-day 10-hour shift Monday through Thursday. Some flexibility in workdays and hours may be required based on project needs and assignments.

What You Will Do :

This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in substation maintenance electrical systems and utility infrastructure. As a Substation Technician Intern youll support a skilled team in the installation testing and repair of substation equipment and electrical systems.

In this role you will :

Assist with conduit and cable installation in substation and field environments

Support cable and wire terminations according to specifications and safety standards

Participate in inspections of electrical substations and components

Assist with testing of substation electrical equipment such as transformers breakers and relays

Help perform basic repairs and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment

Contribute to lighting installation maintenance and replacement tasks

Follow all applicable safety protocols and procedures

What We Are Looking For :

We are looking for a safety-minded and detail-oriented intern with a strong interest in electrical systems substation operations and fieldwork. This is a valuable opportunity for someone pursuing a future in electrical technology energy infrastructure or industrial addition we are looking for :

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a formal educational program such as an Associates degree certificate or other recognized training program related to Electrical Technology Industrial Maintenance or a similar technical field.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Basic knowledge of electrical components circuitry and safety practices

Comfortable working outdoors and in active utility or substation environments

Ability to read and interpret technical instructions or schematics is a plus

Strong work ethic willingness to learn and ability to follow direction

Required Experience :

Intern

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Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1