What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Systems Engineering Intern position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers, (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient gid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
Responsibilities
Join us in leading the change!
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) works with clients on a global scale designing solutions for renewable energy (solar/wind/battery storage), Generation Interconnection, Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and Smart Grids.
Internships at Electric Power Engineers, Inc. are more than just a job, they’re an experience! Our interns bridge theoretical classroom concepts and hands-on training to overcome real-world challenges. Throughout your internship, you will develop skills to advance professionally and academically.
How you can make an impact:
The Power Systems Engineer Intern will learn to develop and conduct computer modeling, analysis, reports, presentations, and technical research related to various elements of the distribution system including distribution planning studies, short circuit and protection coordination studies, system design studies, cost-benefit and alternatives analysis, generation interconnection applications, and distributed energy resource (DER) system impacts.
- Support clients by addressing technical questions on electrical theory, problem-solving, code compliance, and other engineering topics, with a focus on growing technical expertise.
- Conduct distribution planning studies, including load growth projections, power flow analysis, and mitigation studies using industry-standard software, with opportunities to enhance technical and analytical skills.
- Evaluate the impacts of distributed energy resources (e.g., solar, wind, storage) on power systems and propose cost-effective mitigation measures, gaining insights into cutting-edge energy technologies.
- Perform research on emerging energy technologies and distribution automation capabilities, contributing to innovative solutions while expanding knowledge in advanced power systems.
- Prepare technical reports, one-line diagrams, and data visualizations while maintaining organized engineering data, with room to refine professional communication and technical documentation skills.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Completion of, or current enrollment in, a bachelor’s degree program with a major in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of, or current enrollment in, power systems fundamentals class(es) (strongly preferred)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Location: This position will be in person in Austin, TX or Champaign, IL. Start date for this position is May 27th, 2025 and will conclude on August 15th, 2025. The position is 40 hours a week.
Travel: Little to none
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com
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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
