Power Systems Engineering Intern - Real-World Grid Experience

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

EAP

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Transmission Operations team in Austin, TX. You will gain hands-on experience in real-time operations and work with senior engineers on the modern electric grid.

Responsibilities include performing power flow analyses, optimizing code, and learning industry tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and EMS while contributing fresh ideas to improve grid reliability. Mentorship and competitive pay accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a university/college program in junior year or starting senior year.
• EIT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving electrical engineering and power system principles under limited supervision.
• Contribute to power flow analyses that support safe and reliable operation of the transmission grid.
• Acquire exposure to tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and Energy Management Systems.
• Support outage planning and system reliability assessments for major transmission projects.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers across Operations, Planning, Development and Construction.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Real-time operations exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in university (junior year) or starting senior year

Tools

PSSE

PowerWorld

Energy Management Systems

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Transmission Operations team in Austin, TX. You will gain hands-on experience in real-time operations and work with senior engineers on the modern electric grid.

Responsibilities include performing power flow analyses, optimizing code, and learning industry tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and EMS while contributing fresh ideas to improve grid reliability. Mentorship and competitive pay accompany this opportunity.