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Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. · 1 month ago

Substation Technician Internship

Palmyra, Missouri, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. They are seeking a Substation Technician Intern to gain hands-on experience in substation maintenance, electrical systems, and utility infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electrical TechnologyIndustrial MaintenanceElectrical components knowledgeCircuitry knowledgeSafety practicesTechnical instructions interpretationWillingness to learnFollow directionWork ethic

Required

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

Basic knowledge of electrical components, circuitry and safety practices

Comfortable working outdoors and in active utility or substation environments

Strong work ethic, willingness to learn and ability to follow direction

Preferred

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

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

Company

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) is an electric transmission cooperative supplying power to five Member-Distribution Cooperatives in northeast Missouri and three in southeast Iowa.

Founded in 1948