Student Engineer

Pacific Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks an engineering intern to support transmission and distribution planning, design, operation, and maintenance activities in Salt Lake City. You will work with company engineers on analyses, studies, and data preparation for project tasks.

Position requires enrollment in an accredited engineering program, sophomore status or higher, and strong communication skills. Hours are up to 20 per week with a flexible schedule and location in Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in accredited engineering college/university.
• Sophomore standing or higher in electrical/mechanical/civil engineering or related field.
• Ability to interact with project and work teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in engineering studies and analysis of substation, protection & control equipment, transmission structures, and distribution equipment.
• Develop moderately complex engineering studies of limited scope and prepare data for analysis.
• Perform electrical network data analysis and present results to staff.
• Conduct drawing reviews to ensure adherence to standards.
• Research and test equipment provided by suppliers.
• Update company standards and drawings.
• Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Education

Engineering student (sophomore+)

Tools

Computers/Automation tools

Job description

General Purpose

To assist in the development of engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the companyÃâs transmission and distribution system.

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116

Company: PacifiCorp

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General Purpose

To assist in the development of engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the companyÃâs transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Assist company engineers in performing engineering studies and analysis of substation equipment, protection & control equipment, transmission structures & hardware, and distribution equipment.
• Develop moderately complex engineering studies of limited scope and prepare data for analysis.
• Perform electrical network data analysis and present results to company staff.
• Conduct drawing reviews to ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
• Research and test equipment provided by suppliers
• Update company standards and drawings
• Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.

Requirements

• Enrolled full time in accredited engineering college/university.
• Sophomore standing or higher in electrical/mechanical/civil engineering or a related field.
• Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
• Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
• Average hours of work per week not to exceed 20 hours per week per calendar year.

Additional Information

Primary Location: Salt Lake City

Schedule: Flexible

Personnel Subarea: Non-exempt

Hiring Range: $23.00-$28.00

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

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