Power Engineering Intern - Summer

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently seeking a Power Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to assist the engineering team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This internship will provide the student with valuable exposure to the utility industry, particularly regarding transmission substations or transmission planning.

Candidates may be a Sophomore through Senior student working toward a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office software. Must have excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills. To apply for this position, please visit  and click Career Opportunities.

The Power Engineering Intern’s duties may include:

• Collecting and organizing protection system data
• Organizing and assisting with design projects
• Identifying and compiling ratings information
• Assisting with substation records management
• Assisting with performing power flow studies
• Assist with ensuring accurate data is represented in transmission models

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is a generation and transmission electric cooperative with member systems that serve a population of nearly 300,000 rural and urban residents and more than 13,000 small and large commercial and industrial accounts across Iowa. CIPCO supplies all power requirements for its Member-owners, and as their power provider, is dedicated to delivering 24/7 energy that is affordable, safe, and reliable.

For more information visit   to find out why CIPCO is a great place to work!

Cedar Rapids is located in eastern Iowa and is the second-largest city in the state, with a population over 137,000. It is ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S by  (2023) and 35 th Best Place for a Summer Job from Wallet Hub (2023). Click on What’s Great About CR? to learn more about the quality-of-life amenities in Cedar Rapids.

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