Electrical Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Vancouver)

$39,520 - $74,880/Yr

Burns & McDonnell - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Intern

Vancouver, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more. Interns will assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and creating PowerPoint presentations. They will also assist with responses to general questions and participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. Interns are expected to present solutions to concerns, research solutions to project concerns, analyze and recommend solutions to problems, and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be involved in campus or community activities. They must also be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located. The role requires compliance with all policies and standards, and interns will perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Correct and update designs as necessary.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns and research solutions to project issues.
• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for project updates.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice-to-haves

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Benefits

• Interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met.
• Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked.