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Electrical Engineer Intern (SAS)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a bachelor's in electrical engineering, have completed junior courses in power systems, and show interest in consulting. A GPA above 3.3 and FE/EIT exam status are preferred.
  • You will assist in electrical studies, SCADA system development, protective relaying, power system planning, infrastructure design, networking, control systems, and data acquisition tasks.

Requirements

  • Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection
  • Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry
  • Candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
  • Preference is given to applicants with any of the following: within 1 year of graduation, GPA above 3.3/4.0, power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks
  • Prior internship and/or power systems-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

Responsibilities

  • Assist in performing electrical studies and/or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
  • Activities will include one or more of the following:
  • Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme, and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.
  • Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC, etc.), NERC compliance.
  • Infrastructure Design studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines).
  • Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC’s and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems.
  • Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes.
  • Data Acquisition: Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes.
  • In addition to working under the guidance of experienced team members, the selected intern will also participate in sessions designed to develop your skills and provide networking opportunities.
  • Professional Development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, building a LinkedIn profile, and more.
  • Early Talent Speaker Series where leaders speak to interns about their role, their vision for the company, and their career path, offer career advice, and a Q&A session.
  • Fun Friday activities where interns company-wide join to network and have some fun while doing it.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the summer of 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in the Phoenix, Arizona office of POWER Engineers.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

What specific courses should candidates have completed?

Candidates should have successfully completed junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.

Is prior experience in power systems-related engineering preferred?

Yes, prior internship and/or power systems-related engineering experience is a plus.

Are there professional development opportunities offered during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in professional development sessions and a speaker series with company leaders.

What software will interns be working with?

Interns will work with various software including AcSELerator Quickset, PSS/E, CDEGS, and Python scripting, among others.

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be willing to travel on occasion to project sites.

Do candidates need to have U.S. work authorization?

Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

What GPA is preferred for applicants?

Preference is given to applicants with a GPA above 3.3/4.0.

What kind of projects can interns expect to work on?

Interns can expect to work on electrical studies and SCADA systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients related to power systems.

Will interns have opportunities to network with other professionals?

Yes, there will be networking opportunities through events like Fun Friday activities and the Early Talent Speaker Series.

Is there a focus on work-life balance during the internship?

Yes, POWER Engineers promotes a fun and supportive work environment that encourages both professional growth and enjoyment.

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Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, food and beverage, facilities, communications, environmental, and federal markets. POWER Engineers offers complete multidiscipline engineering, architecture, and program management services. Founded in 1976, it is an employee-owned company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 45 offices across North America. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com or check out our Life pages! (All POWER jobs must be applied for directly on our website at www.powereng.com/careers. All correspondence regarding job offers and interviews will come from powereng.com email addresses.)