Logo of Huzzle

Engineering Intern (Power Distribution Design)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Boise

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree, have strong communication skills, be computer literate, detail-oriented, and familiar with design software.
  • You will assist in utility distribution design, data collection, construction drawing creation, equipment sizing, and material specification under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Requirements

  • Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-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.
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for successfully completing tasks.
  • Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • POWER Engineers is seeking a talented civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering student for a summer 2025 internship in our Boise, ID office.
  • 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 and designers with performing engineering consulting services in distribution design, construction drawing creation, structural pole loading, equipment sizing, and material specification on medium voltage systems for a wide range of electric utility clients including, co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and municipalities.
  • 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

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is Engineering Intern (Power Distribution Design).

Where is the internship location?

The internship is located in Boise, ID.

What type of engineering students are eligible for this internship?

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited university are eligible.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

The intern will be involved in utility distribution design, data collection, assisting senior engineers with construction drawing creation, structural pole loading, equipment sizing, and material specification on medium voltage systems.

Will the intern receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, the intern will work under the guidance of multiple experienced engineers.

Are there any professional development opportunities provided during the internship?

Yes, there will be professional development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, and networking opportunities.

What types of software knowledge is beneficial for this internship?

Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

Is there any requirement related to work authorization for this position?

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

What qualities are desired in candidates for this internship?

Candidates should have attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.

What is POWER Engineers' company philosophy?

POWER Engineers' philosophy is "Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success."

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.)