Mechanical Engineering Internship - Substation and Power Generation

Olsson • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

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 about CAD design processes and standards, physical arrangement and protection for medium voltage, high voltage, and extra high voltage 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 including basic electrical fault force analysis, basic grounding safety studies, and basic load flow studies. You may also gain experience in Substation Structure and Foundation design, interpreting geotechnical information, equipment mounting, basic steel member analysis, basic steel node analysis, and basic foundation design principles and analysis.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about working collaboratively with others.
• Passionate about having ownership in the work you do.
• Passionate about using your talents to positively affect communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work in Substation and Power Generation.
• Learn CAD design processes and standards.
• Understand physical arrangement and protection for medium, high, and extra-high voltage systems.
• Study protection schemes, control wiring, and fiber communications.
• Gain knowledge of basic relaying and fault identification and isolation.
• Learn about air insulation clearances, lightning protection analysis, load breaking mechanisms, and conductor ampacities.
• Participate in electrical studies such as basic electrical fault force analysis, basic grounding safety studies, and basic load flow studies.
• Engage in Substation Structure and Foundation design, including interpreting geotechnical information and equipment mounting.
• Learn basic steel member analysis, basic steel node analysis, and basic foundation design principles and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern