What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern (Substations) position at NEI Electric Power Engineering?
Job Details
Description
About the Position
As a Electrical Engineering Intern in the Substations Group, you will assist in performing engineering design and analysis under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and help ensure quality deliverables are provided on time and within the defined budget.
Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
Essential Responsibilities
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Assist in performing detailed design on all aspects of substation electrical power systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
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Help prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies. Create simple hand checks to quantify computer-aided results.
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Assist in developing protective relay settings.
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Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects, including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
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Understand the applications of relevant Codes and Standards.
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Other duties as assigned.
Must Have
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Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
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Experience: Relevant coursework or projects in electrical engineering or field experience is a plus.
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Knowledge and familiarity with power systems.
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Experience with AutoCAD.
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Effective written and oral communication skills.
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Good interpersonal and people skills.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Working Conditions
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Work Environment: |
Work is performed in an office setting.
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Travel: |
Minimal: 0 – 5%
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Physical Activities: |
Must be able to lift 25lbs. |
About NEI Electric Power Engineering
Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Salary : $27
