Mechanical Engineering Internship - Substation and Power Generation

Olsson Associates; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Olsson Associates in Fayetteville, AR invites a Summer 2027 engineering student intern to join the Substation and Power Generation (Power Delivery) Team. You will perform meaningful, hands-on work that bridges classroom learning with real-world engineering challenges, including CAD design and high/extra high voltage considerations.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and familiar with AutoCAD or Revit, you will collaborate with teammates, develop strong communication and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Learn CAD design processes and standards.
• Assist with physical arrangement for HV & UHV systems.
• Support electrical studies and substation design tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in 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 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

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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