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POWER Engineers

26d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Denver
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a bachelor's in electrical engineering, have completed junior-level power courses, be U.S. authorized, and preferably have a GPA above 3.3 and relevant internships.
  • You will conduct power system studies, develop automation tools, perform infrastructure design analyses, and participate in professional development and networking activities.

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
  • The 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

  • 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, electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and simulation. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, TARA, Python Scripting, VBA (Visual Basic).
  • Automation development: develop and update digital tools used in-house by POWER Engineers to assist in engineering production work.
  • 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). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD.
  • 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. Those sessions include:
  • 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

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position can be completed fully remote or from one of our various offices across the US.

What is the duration of the internship?

This internship is for the summer of 2025.

What qualifications are 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 there a preferred GPA requirement for applicants?

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

What software might I be using during the internship?

You may work with software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, TARA, CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, and engage in Python scripting or VBA for automation development.

Are there networking opportunities provided during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in various sessions, including professional development workshops and an Early Talent Speaker Series for networking.

Is prior experience in power systems required?

While prior internship or power systems-related engineering experience is a plus, it is not strictly required.

Will interns receive any form of training or professional development?

Yes, interns will participate in professional development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, and building a LinkedIn profile.

Are there any travel requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be willing to travel occasionally as part of their role.

What is the hourly pay range for the internship?

The base salary range for this internship is $20-30 per hour.

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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.)