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Olsson
Engineering Internship - Substation and Power Generation
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$108,182 / year median in Missouri
Job Description
Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company. We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with Olsson's Substation and Power Generation (Power Delivery) Team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. Depending on your area of interest you could learn things like: CAD design processes and standards Physical arrangement and protection for medium voltage >1kV, High voltage >69,000V, and Extra high voltage >230kV systems. Protection schemes Control wiring and fiber communications Basic relaying Fault identification and isolation Physical arrangement Air insulation clearances Lightning protection analysis Load breaking mechanisms Conductor ampacities Electrical studies Basic electrical fault force analysis Basic grounding safety studies Basic load flow studies Substation Structure and Foundation design Interpreting geotechnical information Equipment mounting, basic steel member analysis, basic steel node analysis Basic foundation design principles and analysis Qualifications You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.