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Alcoa · 18 hours ago

Internship – Power Plant Engineering

Alcoa is a company focused on turning raw potential into real progress, and they are seeking a Power Plant Engineering Intern. The intern will support critical engineering projects within an industrial power generation environment, gaining hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical systems while collaborating with experienced engineers and maintenance personnel.

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Responsibilities

Support installation of a Control Room Annunciator Panel, including system integration tasks
Assist with field termination activities, such as wiring, labeling, and verifying electrical connections
Support machine guarding compliance projects for maintenance shops and hand tooling equipment
Assist with process equipment enhancements, including evaluating mechanical risks and recommending improvements
Participate in engineering project planning, documentation, and implementation tasks
Conduct field assessments, gather technical data, and support troubleshooting activities
Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operational staff to ensure project success
Follow all plant environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Support projects that contribute to improved environmental performance, including equipment reliability and compliance
Maintain environmentally responsible work habits while operating in field and shop environments
Adhere strictly to all power plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe‑work practices
Participate in hazard identification related to electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and machine guarding
Ensure safe behaviors during fieldwork, installation support, and equipment assessments

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial SafetyEngineering DocumentationAnalytical SkillsWillingness to LearnProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

Enrollment in a degree program in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical or Mechanical focus)
Interest in industrial power plant systems, equipment, and engineering practices
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work safely in industrial environments
Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams
Attention to detail, especially in field assessments and documentation
Willingness to learn and contribute to hands‑on engineering activities

Preferred

Coursework or exposure related to electrical systems, mechanical systems, industrial safety, or equipment design
Familiarity with engineering documentation, schematics, drawings, or technical standards

Company

Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products.

H1B Sponsorship

Alcoa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (5)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.01B
Key Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-04-04Grant· $7.7M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Matthew Reed
Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
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