Power Engineering Intern — Substations & Planning (Summer)

Central Iowa power cooperative; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is seeking a Power Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to assist the engineering team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This internship will provide exposure to the utility industry, particularly regarding transmission substations or transmission planning.

Eligible candidates are Sophomore through Senior students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with proficiency in PCs and MS Office. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Sophomore through Senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and organizing protection system data.
• Organizing and assisting with design projects.
• Identifying and compiling ratings information.
• Assisting with substation records management.
• Assisting with performing power flow studies.
• Assist with ensuring accurate data is represented in transmission models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Electrical Engineering (Sophomore–Senior)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is seeking a Power Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to assist the engineering team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This internship will provide exposure to the utility industry, particularly regarding transmission substations or transmission planning.

Eligible candidates are Sophomore through Senior students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with proficiency in PCs and MS Office. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills are required.