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POWER Engineers

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a bachelor's in electrical engineering, have completed junior power courses, be eligible to work in the U.S., and prefer a strong GPA and power systems experience.
  • You will perform protective relaying analysis, power planning studies, infrastructure design, network configuration, and develop control schemes and data acquisition systems, testing them on-site.

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

  • 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. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
  • 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. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting
  • 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
  • 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. Applicable network and communication protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
  • 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. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20.
  • 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. Applicable Software: Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting etc.

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 our Phoenix, Arizona office.

What is the primary focus of this internship?

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

What type of 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.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preference is given to candidates who are within 1 year of graduation, have a GPA above 3.3/4.0, and have completed power system courses covering specific topics.

Will I have opportunities for professional development during the internship?

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

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be willing to travel occasionally to project sites.

Is previous internship experience necessary?

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

Can candidates who are not U.S. citizens apply?

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

What types of software and tools will interns use during the internship?

Interns will work with various software tools such as PSS/E, ATP-EMTP, AcSELerator, Python scripting, and more, depending on their assigned tasks.

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.)