Engineering Intern
Laclede Electric Cooperative•Lebanon, MO
•Hybrid
About The Position
Laclede Electric Cooperative is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Engineering Intern to join their team. This role offers the chance to apply engineering education to real-world projects focused on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and technical staff, gaining hands-on experience in electric utility engineering, from project concept through construction and operation. This position is ideal for someone eager to solve challenges and make a meaningful impact in the communities served.
Requirements
- Completed coursework in engineering fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in learning electrical distribution system design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; Civil, Mechanical, or other engineering disciplines with an interest in electric utility systems are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in power systems, electric utility operations, or infrastructure design.
Responsibilities
- Assist with overhead and underground electric distribution design.
- Participate in feeder planning, voltage analysis, protection coordination, and system improvement projects.
- Research engineering standards and equipment specifications.
- Gain exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and other technologies used to plan, design, monitor, and operate an electric distribution system.
- Participate in field staking, design verification, and construction inspections.
- Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis using utility engineering software.
- Collaborate with engineering personnel and other departments to solve real-world challenges.
- Support engineering projects from initial concept through construction.
- Assist with project documentation and material specifications.
- Develop technical communication skills by preparing drawings, reports, and engineering documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute ideas to enhance engineering practices.
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