Project Services Intern at East River Electric Power Cooperative

Project Services InternJoin our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you an enthusiastic project management student looking to gain hands-on experience in the electric cooperative world East River Electric invites you to apply for our Project Services Intern position! In this role you will assist our Project Services department with the coordination of all aspects of the project lifecycle-from planning and design to procurement construction commissioning and final documentation. Youll be part of a collaborative team environment where open communication and cooperation are valued. This is a temporary full-time position available during the summer of 2026.What Youll AccomplishSupport the project services team by assisting in various areas-youll play a key role in keeping projects on track proactively addressing potential issues and helping to avoid anything that could impact schedules or budgets.Maintain accurate project files ensuring everything is properly organized and accessible when needed.Collaborate with project coordinators to identify and resolve issues throughout the project working with others to ensure effective solutions.Collect and organize red-line documents at project completion noting any discrepancies for the team to review.Provide support to coordinators in preparing bid schedules and contract documents.Participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas-we value teamwork and fresh perspectives.Shadow experienced project coordinators to learn about real-world applications and practices.Showcase Your Knowledge Abilities and Expertise. Do you haveCurrently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in project management construction management or a related field with at least one (1) year of coursework completedAbility to prioritize and organize a variety of tasks effectivelyProficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office productsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesWillingness to learn and take on new tasks in a team environmentA valid drivers licenseOur Cooperative CommunityAt East River Electric Power Cooperative were dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members in turn power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories.Want to learn more about East River Visit our websites career pages and hear what our current employees have to say. Questions Contact or . Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All positions are subject to a post-offer pre-employment background check and drug screen. Some positions may be subject to a job-based physical exam. Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Microsoft Office,Organizational skills,Growing Experience,FileMaker,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Project Management Software,Auto Restoration Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 22 - 27