Summer Engineer Intern

• Assists the Cooperative with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable transmission, distribution, and substation design for new construction and modifications to existing facilities.
• Assists Electrical Engineers with maintaining acceptable distribution system voltages and load balancing through assessment, system improvements, and the application of voltage regulators, capacitors, and reactors as necessary.
• Collaborates with Electrical Engineers to conduct system planning studies including load projections and modeling of the distribution system through power flow software analysis.
• Assists the engineering staff with collecting and analyzing field data. Participates in formulating and enforcing policies, standards and specifications.
• Interprets plans, blueprints, safety orders, and government rules and regulations related to planning and engineering activities.
• Assists with Power Quality investigations.
• Assists with load management and peak shaving generators.
• Assists with Distributive Generation processes and analysis.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of transmission and distribution construction standards and specifications.
• Assists with Work Order Inspections to ensure the construction of work orders complies with construction standards and specifications.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Management.

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology is required. Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering is preferred. Student must have completed at least one (1) year of college.
• Experience with the following computer applications is preferred, but not required:

• AutoCad
• Milsoft Windmil (or other power flow analysis software)
• Communication Software (AcSELerator, ProVIEW, Serial/Ethernet Port connection, etc.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
• Desire to learn about all aspects of electrical power distribution including but not limited to substations, transmission lines, analysis equipment, metering, communications, SCADA, etc.
• Desire to develop a working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and RUS construction specifications and procedures.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrates effective communication to provide proactive customer service and follow-up skills while maintaining a professional relationship with members and staff.

• Consistently sits for extended periods of time. Occasionally stands, walks, bends, stoops, squats, lifts, unpacks, and moves up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to perform finger and hand manipulation and perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard and telephone, as well as other office equipment.
• Ability to read computer screens, mail and talk on the phone.
• Must be able to walk a mile over uneven terrain.

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment involving both indoor and outdoor activities.
• May be exposed to outside weather conditions such as extreme cold/heat.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Interaction with staff, vendors, and members.
• Under supervision of engineering staff, as assigned.

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FreeState Electric Cooperative