Engineering Intern (Power Distribution Design)

Company: POWER Engineers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Location: San Diego State/Territory: California Department: Power Delivery Distribution Services Group X Description Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities POWER Engineers is currently seeking a talented civil, electrical, or mechanical--engineering student for a summer internship. Under the guidance of multiple experienced engineers, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of utility distribution design. The position will involve data collection and assisting senior engineers with performing engineering consulting services in distribution planning, coordination, sectionalizing, and arc-flash studies on Medium Voltage systems for a wide range of electric utility clients including co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and others. Required Education/Experience

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or electrical engineering technology--from an accredited university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and the ability to learn new computer software efficiently
• Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship Desired Education/Experience
  • Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is a plus
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for successful completion of tasks
  • Prior internship and/or 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
  • Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial At POWER Engineers, Inc. you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you'll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diverse and unique initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We encourage new ideas and fresh approaches and most importantly, we strive to be our clients' first choice. These traits - and deep technical skill - account for our success. Have fun, do good work, make money. As an employee-owned company, we strive to make POWER Engineers an appealing place to work, where we perform projects that we find challenging and in which we excel. We provide competitive compensation, a full benefits package, professional development, and an appealing work environment. POWER Engineers is a unique and fun engineering firm, which may be contradictory to some, but it works well for us.

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