Engineering Co-op Student, Power Systems

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works with an internal team of engineers and project managers to provide consulting services for commissioning and integration of inverter-based resources (IBRs) into the grid. The Power Systems Transmission Cooperative Education rotational program is entry level and requires basic skills in areas that use engineering judgment. Work products or processes will always have oversight from an engineer. The role includes three required rotations and provides opportunities to develop technical expertise through targeted development activities and new job experiences.

Requirements

Working toward a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a relevant technical field.
Complete three rotations in the cooperative education program.
Problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to work both in teams and independently.
Organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to project budgets.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel to IBR facilities and customer meetings.
Ability to work outdoors during site visits in hot or cold temperatures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and follow company and/or customer safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Assist with facility reviews and site assessments to identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and adherence to defined standards.
Assist in assessing the quality of the design, construction, and operation of energy technologies against defined standards.
Assist with quality control, recommend solutions, and define and interpret the importance of implementing corrective measures.
Assist in troubleshooting problems at IBR facilities to improve performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Assist with engineering analysis and present concise results to customers as appropriate to demonstrated abilities, under oversight from a more senior engineer.
Provide hands-on assistance deploying new technologies in the field.
Help establish measurement tools and techniques.
Assist in preparing reports and documentation describing processes, analyses, test results, and corrective actions.
Assist in acquiring data from field instruments and processing it into useful information.
Recommend improved procedures, including workflow and data collection and analysis techniques.
Develop expertise through targeted development activities and new job experiences.
Use problem-solving skills and pursue new learning while collaborating with colleagues and industry professionals.
Participate on project teams and adhere to project scope, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate projects or tasks by making detailed plans to accomplish goals and coordinating technical activities.