Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern - Utility Consulting & Power Systems Planning
An Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Intern in the 1898 & Co. group, Utility Consulting department will perform project work that includes analysis of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including running models, simulations, and report writing. Electrical Intern projects include power system studies, generation interconnection studies, load flow analysis, dynamic studies, and reliability studies. Other duties listed below:
- Assist with power system planning and operations analysis including power flow, transient, stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch.
- Perform transmission/distribution study analysis utilizing power system software.
- Apply basic electrical engineering theory and principles to complete assigned tasks on planning, analysis, and other projects.
- Apply basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
- Assist with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and regional requirement assessments.
- Assist lead engineers with various electric power engineering activities.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- Assist with organizing data into report format and arrange graphic illustrations of research findings.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education program in a field related to the work done in the department.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
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