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Electrical Engineering Intern - Datacenters

internship•Lakewood

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Location

Lakewood

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internship

Experience

0-2 years

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Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Colorado - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Day Electrical Engineering Intern (Datacenters)   About the Position As a Electrical Engineering Intern in the Datacenters Group, you will assist in performing engineering design and analysis under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and help ensure quality deliverables are provided on time and within the defined budget. Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.  Essential Responsibilities Assist in performing detailed design on all aspects of substation electrical power systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling. Help prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies. Create simple hand checks to quantify computer-aided results. Assist in developing protective relay settings. Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects, including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies. Understand the applications of relevant Codes and Standards. Other duties as assigned. Must Have Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred. Experience: Relevant coursework or projects in electrical engineering or field experience is a plus. Knowledge and familiarity with power systems. Experience with AutoCAD. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal and people skills. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Working Conditions Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting.   Travel: Minimal: 0 – 5%   Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs.  About NEI Electric Power Engineering Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems. Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.Qualifications

What you'll do

  • The intern will assist in performing detailed engineering design and analysis for substation electrical power systems, including creating diagrams, sizing components, and writing specifications under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. Responsibilities also include preparing models, performing power system studies like short circuit and arc flash, and assisting in developing protective relay settings.

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

NEI provides professional expertise and design engineering services for all aspects of power systems engineering. NEI has assembled an excellent group of engineers, technical specialists, designers, CAD operators, and support personnel, with many years of experience across various aspects of electric power system engineering. Our team of experts are integrated across multiple engineering scopes, including electrical, civil, and structural; through all phases of a project lifecycle, from concept through implementation. We have a wide range of talent with a flexible, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to innovate and adapt to meet client standards. While we take pride in our expertise, we also value being open minded and adaptive; people are as important as the problems they solve. As experts in renewables, NEI has an excellent reputation for designing reliable power systems from conceptual stages to detailed design, including photovoltaic (PV) design, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind collection, as well as construction management and commissioning. Additionally, NEI specializes in substation design through 500kV, transmission & distribution line design, protective relaying schemes and setting design, and system commissioning.

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As a Electrical Engineering Intern - Datacenters at NEI Electric Power Engineering, you will: the intern will assist in performing detailed engineering design and analysis for substation electrical power systems, including creating diagrams, sizing components, and writing specifications under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. Responsibilities also include preparing models, performing power system studies like short circuit and arc flash, and assisting in developing protective relay settings..

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