Power System Studies Engineering Intern- Utility studies

As a Power System Studies Engineering Intern in the Renewables Studies Group , you will assist in performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities, supporting the solar, wind, BESS, and substation design teams.

Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

• Assists in creating and developing studies and reports, including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), NERC compliance, ampacity, grounding, and other related studies and calculations.
• Assist in establishing templates and guides for use in the completion of system studies.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects.
• Collaborates and communicates well with other. Seeks instruction and alignment on all tasks to ensure project alignment and quality.
• Seeks to learn and gain a strong understanding and application of applicable Codes and Standards.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with detailed design of electrical power systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.

• Education:
  
  Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant coursework or projects in electrical engineering or field experience is a plus.
• Experience with power system modeling software such as:
• Steady State software: (Power Factory; ETAP; SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil)
• System Protection & Arc Flash software: (CAPE, Aspen, ETAP; Power Factory; SKM Power Tools; Easy Power)
• Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS)
• Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
• Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)
• Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting.

Travel:
Minimal: 0-5%

Physical

Activities:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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