What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCADA & Automation Engineering Intern position at NEI Electric Power Engineering?
Job Details
Description
About the Position
As a SCADA & Automation Engineering Intern in the SCADA & Automation 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 designing retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities.
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Help develop high-level SCADA block diagrams indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow.
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Support the coordination of SCADA scope on larger projects, ensuring clear communication and efficient work among vendors, owners, Telco/T1/Fiber providers, and other stakeholders.
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Assist in developing a complete design package from a SCADA block diagram, including:
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SCADA panel elevation drawings
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Equipment Bill of Materials
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Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
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Data mapping and points lists
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PLC, Data concentrator, firewall, managed switch, and HMI settings files
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NERC CIP documentation or procedures as necessary
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Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for projects of all sizes.
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Work with other project team members to produce project deliverables as required.
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Other job-related responsibilities 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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Relevant coursework or projects in electrical engineering or field experience is a plus.
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Experience with AutoCAD.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
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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.
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
