Distribution Grid Ops Engineering Intern

Jobtailor; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is looking for a Grid Ops Engineering intern in Colorado to support the Distribution Control Center and ADMS software. You will help with model tuning, tracking non-communicating devices, and assist with alarm limits while collaborating with engineering staff.

This entry-level role offers exposure to outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring, with mentoring to build confidence and people skills during the summer internship and school year.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in ABET-accredited program
• Pursuing Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hrs/week)
• Able to work part-time during school year (up to 20 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

• Support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software as a Grid Ops Engineering intern
• Support model tuning and track non-communicating devices
• Assist with alarm limits and special projects or Grid Operations Engineering focuses
• Work with Engineering staff to support the Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software
• Perform entry-level engineering analyst tasks supporting tools, programs, and databases for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring
• Gain practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence and people skills

Skills

Power Systems Knowledge

Engineering Analyst Tasks

ADMS Software Support

Model Tuning

Outage Coordination

Education

ABET accredited college/university

Tools

ADMS Software

Grid Operations Tools

Job description

• Support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software as a Grid Ops Engineering intern
• Support model tuning and track non-communicating devices
• Assist with alarm limits and special projects or Grid Operations Engineering focuses
• Work with Engineering staff to support the Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software
• Perform entry-level engineering analyst tasks supporting tools, programs, and databases for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring
• Gain practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence and people skills

Requirements

• Current student, Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred but not required)
• Some field visits but no routine travel required
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)
• Able to work part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week)
• Able to commute to the designated work location in-person, per the hybrid work policy
• Interest in power systems
• Willingness to learn and ask questions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational knowledge in Engineering principles, particularly in power systems, while supporting Grid Operations through practical experience and collaboration with engineering staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Power Systems Knowledge
• Engineering Analyst Tasks
• ADMS Software Support
• Model Tuning
• Outage Coordination

Hard Skills

• Engineering Principles
• Power Flow Studies
• Database Support
• Alarm Limits Management
• Model Tuning

Soft Skills

• Willingness To Learn
• People Skills
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Distribution Control Center
• Electrical Engineering
• Field Visits
• Hybrid Work Policy

Tools & Technologies

• ADMS Software
• Grid Operations Tools