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POWER Engineers

14d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a BE in electrical engineering, complete junior-level power courses, be eligible to work in the U.S., and have strong attention to detail. GPA > 3.3 is preferred.
  • You will assist in electrical studies, perform protective relaying, conduct power system planning, design infrastructure, configure networking for SCADA systems, and develop control schemes.

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
  • - Perform protective relaying, 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
  • - Conduct power system planning studies, including steady-state real and reactive power flow, outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, and automation of large batch simulations
  • - Perform infrastructure design studies, including substation grounding, corona, electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination, transient simulation, and power quality analysis
  • - Design and configure networking and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLCs, and other SCADA system equipment
  • - Develop logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment, and implement programs on various platforms
  • - Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, program data addressing and routing information, and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens

FAQs

What is the primary focus of this internship position?

The primary focus of this internship position is to assist in performing electrical studies and developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.

What educational background is required for this internship?

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

Is prior experience in power systems-related engineering required?

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

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the selected intern will participate in professional development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, and building a LinkedIn profile, as well as other networking opportunities.

Will the intern have the chance to travel during this position?

Yes, candidates must be willing to travel on occasion as part of the internship responsibilities.

What software and tools will interns likely work with?

Interns may work with software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting, AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, and others depending on the tasks assigned.

What skills are especially desirable for this internship?

Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills are critical for successfully completing tasks in this internship.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

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

What opportunities for networking does the internship provide?

The internship includes opportunities through the Early Talent Speaker Series and Fun Friday activities for interns company-wide to network and engage with peers.

Is sponsorship for work authorization provided?

No, candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

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.)