Meet the Intern: Tim Richardson

Meet the Intern: Tim Richardson

Prairie State is excited to welcome Tim Richardson as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Tim is originally from Belleville, Illinois. He recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Industrial Technologies. He chose this path because of his interest in mechanics, design, and problem solving. Tim has previous work experience as the Maintenance Intern at Red Bud Industrie… More
2021 Summer Internship Openings

2021 Summer Internship Openings

Prairie State’s 2021 summer internship openings have been posted! Our paid interns perform meaningful work across our energy campus to gain real-life experience in their field. Click here to see all open positions and apply! More
2020 Summer Internship Program

2020 Summer Internship Program

Prairie State is now hiring for its 2020 summer internship program! Our paid interns gain valuable experience that helps prepare them for their future careers. Visit https://bit.ly/2s2xz98 to apply! More
2019 Intern Class: Conclusion

2019 Intern Class: Conclusion

Today marks the last day of Prairie State’s 2019 intern program. Our interns have performed meaningful work during their summer here, and we appreciate their willingness to learn. We wish them the best of luck as they complete their education and move into the workforce. More
Intern Update: William Lisota

Intern Update: William Lisota

Mechanical Engineering Intern, William Lisota, has spent his summer at Prairie State working with engineers on combustion optimization projects. William has used computer software to analyze trends and gain insight on possible operational issues. He has also helped with the installation of an acoustic pyrometer, which gauges boiler temperature. Another project involved locating isometric underg… More