Intern Update: Joseph Hanger

Electrical Engineering Intern, Joseph Hanger, spent the summer applying his classroom knowledge to assigned projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience across Prairie State’s operations. Throughout his internship, Joseph worked on a variety of electrical engineering projects across the plant. His responsibilities included updating the Human Machine Interface (HMI) data for the … More

2026 PSGC Scholarship Recipients

Pictured above (left to right): Adilyn Stich, Lillian Walster, Drake Meister, Ashlyn Cathcart, Bailey McBride, and Randy Short (President & CEO of PSGC). On Wednesday, July 15, Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded five students with $1,000 scholarships through the annual PSGC Scholarship Program. The PSGC Scholarship Program has awarded $72,000 in scholarships since its ince… More

Intern Update: Drew Rose

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Drew Rose, continues to build on the knowledge he gained during his first weeks at Prairie State by working on projects that provide valuable hands-on experience with large-scale mechanical systems throughout the plant. Throughout the summer, Drew has been involved in several engineering projects and day-to-day responsibilities. He has been developing PI graphi… More

Intern Update: Courtney Drake

Accounting and Finance Intern, Courtney Drake, has gained valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance functions at Prairie State, while continuing to develop her knowledge and skills in accounting. Throughout her internship, Courtney has taken on a variety of day-to-day responsibilities and larger projects. Her tasks include reviewing and posting AP vouchers ea… More

Intern Update: Charles Roth

Information Technology Intern, Charles Roth, has been building practical technical skills at Prairie State, while gaining a broader understanding of the IT field. As he prepares to graduate this December, the internship has provided him valuable hands-on experience that will help him transition into his career. Throughout his internship, Charles worked alongside the Helpdesk team, assisting … More