Intern - Transmission

Missouri River Energy Services; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) invites an Electrical Engineering student to join our transmission services group in Sioux Falls, SD for a full-time summer internship. The role is based in our Sioux Falls office and runs mid-May through mid-August.

You will work on transmission facilities owned by MRES and member utilities. Responsibilities include updating transmission records, powerflow analyses, facility ratings documentation, data testing, and automation of rate forecast tools and load

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic to advanced electrical principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to pursue a career in and learn about the electric energy industry.
• High school diploma and enrolled for higher education at a college / university with an ABET-Accredited Engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Update geographical transmission records.
• Perform powerflow (simulation) analyses.
• Document facility ratings and testing records.
• Automate rate forecast tools and load data analyses.
• Assist with contract exhibits and related tasks.
• Learn and contribute toward MRES transmission goals.

Skills

Electrical principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Career interest in electric energy

Education

High school diploma

ABET-accredited engineering program (enrolled)

Job description

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Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD Missouri River Energy Services is a joint action agency supporting our 61 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. We are dedicated to supplying our members with reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective manner. MRES offers an outstanding work environment. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive/low-cost benefit package with unique offerings. Learn more about us by viewing our website at http://www.mrenergy.com .

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is seeking an Electrical Engineering student interested in the transmission side of the electrical utility industry for a full-time summer internship in our transmission services group (chiefly within the planning team) located in our Sioux Falls, SD corporate office. The position begins in mid-May and goes through mid-August.

In this position, you will be working on a variety of projects dealing with transmission facilities owned by MRES and its member municipal utilities. This may include, but not limited to, responsibilities such as: updates to our geographical transmission records, powerflow (simulation) analysis, facility ratings documentation, facility testing records collection, automation of rate forecast tools, automation of load data analyses, and assistance with contract exhibits and more. We emphasize that our interns should have the opportunity to learn while helping to achieve our goals.

Working conditions will include office work primarily, and may include opportunities to visit transmission and/or generation facilities. With those opportunities, there may be circumstances requiring occasional exposure to temperature and noise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic to advanced electrical principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to pursue a career in and learn about the electric energy industry.
• High school diploma and enrolled for higher education at a college / university with an ABET-Accredited Engineering program.