Electrical Engineer – Intern (SAS)

POWER Engineers

Jan 9

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Ann Arbor

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

Assisting in performing electrical studies and/or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
Conducting protective relaying analysis, including 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.
Performing power system planning studies, including steady-state real and reactive power flow with outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, and working with models from NERC regional entities.
Conducting infrastructure design studies, including substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination, transient simulation, and power quality analysis.
Designing and configuring network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLCs, and other SCADA system equipment.
Developing and implementing logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment.
Preparing points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assigning and programming data addressing and routing information, and developing Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens.
Participating in professional development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, building a LinkedIn profile, and more.
Attending Early Talent Speaker Series where leaders speak to interns about their role, vision for the company, and career path, offer career advice, and a Q&A session.
Joining Fun Friday activities where interns company-wide network and have fun while doing it.

FAQs

What is the location of the Electrical Engineer – Intern position?

The position is based in the Ann Arbor, MI office.

Is this internship remote or in-person?

This internship is office-based, requiring 3+ days in the office per week.

What are the primary responsibilities of the intern?

The intern will assist in performing electrical studies and developing/troubleshooting SCADA systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.

What education is required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university and have completed junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection.

Is travel required for this position?

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

What skills are preferred for applicants?

Preference is given to applicants with a GPA above 3.3/4.0 and relevant coursework in power system topics.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the selected intern will participate in professional development sessions and networking opportunities, including the Early Talent Speaker Series and Fun Friday activities.

Is prior internship experience required for this position?

While prior internship experience is a plus, it is not specifically required.

Can international students apply for this position?

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

What kind of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will work on a variety of projects related to electrical engineering, including protective relaying, power system planning studies, infrastructure design studies, and networking and communications.

POWER Engineers

Nearly 4,000 engineering and environmental experts doing good, having fun, and building success with and for our clients

Engineering & Construction

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.)