Intern -Substation Engineering
About The Position
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking highly motivated students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering to join our Substation Engineering team. This internship provides an opportunity to apply engineering principles in a utility environment while supporting projects that help deliver safe, reliable and affordable electric service to our customers. As a Substation Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, design, construction and commissioning of electric substations and related facilities. Interns work alongside experienced engineers and project teams on real-world projects while developing technical, analytical and professional skills. This is a temporary, full-time, nonexempt hourly position for Summer 2027, based in Davenport, Iowa. No remote work is offered for this role.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing preferred
- Expected graduation date after the conclusion of the internship period
- Ability to work full-time during the summer 2027 internship period
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while adapting to changing priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Desire to learn utility power systems and substation engineering practices
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, construction, utility or engineering-related experience is beneficial but not required
- Coursework in power systems, protection and controls or related electrical engineering disciplines preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam or similar engineering software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support engineers in the design, modification and expansion of electrical substations and associated facilities
- Assist with preparation and review of engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of material and construction packages
- Develop an understanding of substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, protective relays, instrument transformers, capacitor banks and station service equipment
- Assist with project scoping, equipment replacement projects and capital improvement initiatives
- Participate in cost estimating, material procurement activities, project tracking and schedule development
- Review engineering standards, specifications and construction documents used for substation projects
- Support construction and commissioning activities through field visits, documentation reviews and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop an understanding of SCADA, RTU, communications equipment and substation automation systems
- Attend project meetings and collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, protection and control and planning personnel
- Assist with data analysis, technical studies and engineering evaluations as assigned
- Learn and apply company safety practices, OSHA requirements and electrical utility industry standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC (where applicable) for electrical substation design
- Participate in internship development, networking and leadership engagement activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
