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Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Transmission Planning Engineering Intern

May - August 2021 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

The people there were really nice and welcoming. I got along with the team really well and learned something new from every individual.

What I wish was different

The company was going through some shifts when I got there, so another team was doing a majority of the studies for the power grid. They struggled to find me a study but promised they would have it completely lined up for when I returned.

Advice

Talk to as many people at the company as you can. I learned just as much through casual conversations both inside and outside my team, as I did through the actual work I was doing.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - July 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

Incredible atmosphere and culture, great people and opportunities for improvement.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

N/A
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Reliability Centered Maintenance

May - August 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

This company is focused on a positive company culture and doing quality work for their consumers. I really enjoyed the opportunities to learn more in anything I expressed interest in.

What I wish was different

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Mechanical Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • New Madrid, MO

What I liked

There was a variety of work and most of it was hands on with other engineers.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship program was a little bigger. There were 4 interns when I worked there.

Advice

If you aren't sure what you want to do after college, this is a great experience with exposure to the power industry.
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Accountant Intern

September 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

They allow you to work on your projects by yourself, but are there to help you if you do not understand something. They do not micromanage everything, and trust your that you are able to handle the job.

What I wish was different

More work to do at the beginning stages.

Advice

Always ask questions about anything and everything. This allows you to learn, as well as showing them that you care about what you are doing, and you were the right person for the opportunity.
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Student Laborer

May - August 2018 • Marston, MO

What I liked

The people were great.

What I wish was different

More things to do.

Advice

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Safety Intern

May - August 2018 • Thomas Hill, MO

What I liked

Very friendly people and varied safety topics.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to audit.

Advice

Learn the processes of the facility as much as possible to fully understand the safety procedures set forth.
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Editorial Intern

May - August 2018 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

I liked the staff that I worked with and all of my supervisors. They were all very friendly and professional. They taught me the importance of communication in every industry, even in a field such as energy production

What I wish was different

Nothing, I enjoyed all of it.

Advice

Be ready to learn a lot. There is a pretty steep learning curve with a communications position in a technically intensive industry such as energy or power production.
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Energy Management System Analyst

May 2018 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

My coworkers and the work environment

What I wish was different

I wish I could've toured a power plant.

Advice

Keep asking questions
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