• Student Intern - Mechanical Engineering (HDQ)

    Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Bismarck, ND)


    Job Title:

    STUDENT INTERN - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (HDQ)

    Posting Start Date:

    9/15/25

    Job Description:

    POSITION PURPOSE

    This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in the Mechanical Engineering division at headquarters. The incumbent must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands-on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    + Assist engineering staff on project assignments.

    + Verify as-built conditions and subsequent drawing updates.

    + Develop P&ID's, basic design elements, equipment sizing, etc.

    + Perform basic engineering calculations.

    + Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Be at least 18 years of age.

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student four-year Mechanical Engineering (EAC/ABET accredited) program with Sophomore year completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

    + Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    + Hold a valid driver’s license.

    + Transcript required at time of application. **If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.**

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Previous internship or relevant work experience.

    + Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    This position requires frequent sitting and standing/walking; and occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, use of keyboard/computer, bending/reaching, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position occasionally may work in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas. This position requires good hearing and vision, and the ability to speak. It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines. This position may need to be respirator qualified. The incumbent is required to be clean-shaven for respirator fit testing while assigned to work on a plant site.

    KEY SKILLS

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    + Research and analytical thinking.

    + Microsoft Office proficiency.

    + Organization and attention to detail.

    + Team collaboration.

    + Initiative and adaptability.

    + Confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Compliance with safety procedures.

     

    Wage: $26/hour