Electrical Engineering Intern (Utility Substation Design)

Location Augusta

Job Code 16649

# of openings 1

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Engineering Intern (Utility Substation Design)

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a talented electrical engineering student for a summer internship. Under the guidance of multiple experienced engineers, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of utility substation design. Responsibilities will include detailed design of low to extra-high voltage utility substations to include one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout, etc. The position may also include performing design calculations in accordance with industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc., assisting senior engineers with QA/QC design checks and assisting design engineers with design efforts for electric utility substation physical and protection/control design.

Required Education/Experience

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without needing work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience

• For electrical engineers, successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is a plus.

• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.

• Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus.

• Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position.

• Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as Mathcad, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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