Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer in Kansas City, MO for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in the electric transmission system under the supervision of the Transmission Operations Planning manager and team.

The role focuses on operational planning and outage coordination, with exposure to engineering practices, technical analysis, and real-world field operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university with an ABET-accredited Electrical engineering program.
• Strong math, business/technical writing, and technical reading skills.
• Experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and applicable engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Modeling powerflow data using PSS/E and EMS State Estimator software.
• Performing transmission planning and outage coordination studies.
• Analyzing real-time operating conditions.
• Communicating and collaborating with project stakeholders.
• Performing field visits to understand system design and functionality.
• Assisting with process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Engineering software

Writing skills

Planning & organizing

Adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Tools

PSS/E

EMS State Estimator

MS Excel

Job description

JOB TITLE: Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer
REQUISITION: TRA0108
DEPARTMENT: Transmission Operations – Emergency Response Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $28.00 / hour

Intern Position for Full Time Summer 2027

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It's never too early to start exploring your future career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning in the classroom to real-world projects, Evergy is for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs provide students with meaningful experience while helping Evergy identify talented future full-time employees. Many of our interns transition to successful careers at Evergy.
Evergy interns are trusted contributors on active design projects. In addition to project work, Evergy interns participate in many social and extra-curricular activities, including volunteer events, power plant tours, Lunch-and-Learns, and more.

Intern Description:
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Transmission Operations Planning manager and team on a variety of technical and nontechnical assignments related to Evergy’s electric transmission system. This position will provide a good opportunity for an engineering student to become familiar with Evergy's design and engineering practices, technical analysis, and field operations related to the transmission system with a focus on operational planning and outage coordination.

Job tasks include but not limited to:

• Modeling powerflow data using PSS/E and EMS State Estimator software
• Performing transmission planning and outage coordination studies
• Analyzing real-time operating conditions
• Communicating and collaborating with project stakeholders
• Performing field visits to understand system design and functionality
• Assisting with Process Improvements

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university with an ABET-accredited Electrical engineering program.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication, public relations, teamwork, and technical skills.
• Strong math, business/technical writing, and technical reading skills.
• Experience in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and applicable engineering software.
• Skills are necessary in planning, organizing, oral and written communication, prioritizing and team building.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in use of new computer software and programs.

Working Conditions:

Office conditions with continuous attention to performing work of high quality and accuracy in a safe manner. Occasional field inspections/observations will involve work outdoors within driving distance of work location.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.