Electrical/Substation Engineering Internship or Co-Op (Summer 2027)

The Electrical/Substation Engineer Co-op or Intern will work alongside other electrical engineers and designers to prepare drawings, calculations, and other deliverables to support projects that help deliver reliable electrical power to utilities, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure clients. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the engineering, design, and construction of electrical substations while providing mentorship, technical development, and real-world project experience.

Responsibilities

Complete calculations of limited complexity, with supervision as needed; may include lighting distribution, conduit/cable tray fills, voltage drop, feeder sizing, etc.
Develop and maintain Electrical Single Line Diagrams, Schematic/Interconnection Diagrams, Conduit/Cable Schedules, Plans for Lighting, Grounding, Power, Controls, Raceway, etc.
Support electrical design activities related to transmission and distribution substations.
Support the development of Power System Study models for short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination and arc flash calculations efforts
Assist experienced Electrical and Substation Engineers with their activities as requested

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent education) in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
Effective communication skills in order to convey ideas is a must
Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Seeks feedback to improve performance
Experience with AutoCAD or other drafting software preferred
Familiarity with Power System Modeling software (ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower) is desirable

Potential Experiences
Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm
Observe and learn the application of electrical distribution concepts, high-voltage electrical infrastructure and power delivery systems such as protective schemes, device coordination, emergency power, motor control, hazardous area installation methods, etc.
Expand capabilities with drafting software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks, or others
Exposure to and application of industry codes and standards related to the electrical discipline
Introduction to utility interface voltages and client medium and low voltage distribution systems