Power Distribution Intern

TRC Companies, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Discretionary bonus program

Benefits as per state law

Job summary

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking highly motivated Power Distribution Interns for the Summer 2027 program out of our Kettering, OH Office. This is a paid full-time position with a June–August 2027 duration and potential transition to a full-time role upon graduation.

You will work under Project Managers and Team Leaders, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and technologists. The role offers exposure to field collection, distribution design, and team-based project work, with supervision and

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor or Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid technical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with Joint Use team doing field collection and remediation during internship.
• Shadow Distribution Design team to learn how to design services, subdivision, and government projects.
• Potential exposure with the Field Audit Team (mostly field work).
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Mechanical Eng

Civil Eng

Written & Verbal Communication

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Power Distribution Interns for our Summer 2027 intern program out of our Kettering, OH Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2027 (flexible). This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.

Responsibilities

• Will work with our Joint Use team doing field collection and remediation for a portion of the internship.
• Working with the Distribution Design team shadowing different members of the team learning how to design services, subdivision, and government mandated projects.
• May get experience with our Field Audit Team (mostly field work).
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Junior or senior pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail orientated person.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Some exposure in Finance is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Benefits*:TRC ensures that interns/trainees receive benefits in accordance with the laws of their state or country of residence.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.