Electrical Engineering Intern

Internship Position – Central & Electrical Engineering

Target Hire Date:
October 2025.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid Office/Work from home).

This internship provides hands‑on experience in power systems engineering and an opportunity to support Capital Power’s work in integrating generation and load into the grid. As an intern you will assist with the review of interconnection studies, interface with Transmission Service Providers/ISOs, and support compliance with Capital Power and NERC requirements. You will also gain exposure to power system modeling, load flow studies, and the tools used to ensure reliable system operation.

• Evaluate interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in steady‑state and dynamic load flow or transfer capacity studies to assess load/generation interconnection requests.
• Support the creation and modification of electrical models for steady‑state and dynamic data.
• Gain knowledge of interconnection tariff rules and compliance standards.
• Help develop, enhance, and maintain tools and reports that improve visibility of large load activity for stakeholders.
• Support staff representing Capital Power in technical committees and subcommittees.
• Assist in preparing presentations and participating in stakeholder meetings with Capital Power personnel.

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems major (required). Master’s level coursework is considered an asset.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Power Systems Analytics or related field. Coursework or projects involving load flow or dynamic simulation preferred.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with performing and evaluating power flow studies in transmission or distribution systems; understanding of dynamic models used in transient stability analysis; ability to read and interpret electrical one‑line diagrams and drawings; experience with data analysis and Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint; strong communication skills and willingness to take initiative; exposure to industry modeling software such as PSSE, Power World, PSLF, or TARA;
  
  ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Hybrid Office/Work from home position. Open to candidates in Phoenix, AZ.