Engineering Internship - Substation and Power Generation

olsson; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson's Substation and Power Generation team in Joplin, MO invites engineering students for a summer 2027 internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience in CAD design, protection schemes, and electrical studies while contributing to real-world projects in power delivery.

Two positions are available at the Joplin site, offering exposure to High, Extra High voltage concepts and practical design workflows. Collaboration and growth are emphasized through structured development paths.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn CAD design processes and standards.
• Assist with layout and protection for high and medium voltage systems.
• Support protection schemes and control wiring tasks.
• Participate in electrical studies and grounding safety analyses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership in work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

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 things like:

• CAD design processes and standards
• Physical arrangement and protection for medium voltage >1kV, High voltage >69,000V, and Extra high voltage >230kV 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
• Basic electrical fault force analysis
• Basic grounding safety studies
• Basic load flow studies
• Substation Structure and Foundation design
• Interpreting geotechnical information
• Equipment mounting, basic steel member analysis, basic steel node analysis
• Basic foundation design principles and analysis

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical or 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

We are looking to hire two individuals to work from our Joplin location.
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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

  In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

  Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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