Student Intern 2027 - Electrical Substation

NWU; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NWU in Muscatine, IA is seeking an undergraduate Electrical Engineering student for a substation design internship. You will explore substation design aspects and support senior engineers on real projects.

You will design layouts, protection schemes, cable plans, grounding analysis, and schematic drawings while coordinating with structural, civil, and graphics teams. Strong communication and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BSEE program at an ABET-accredited university.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in power system analysis.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of various aspects of Substation Design.
• Design substation physical layouts, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, grounding analysis and design.
• Create single and three-line schematic diagrams, panel wiring, DC schematics, control building and relay panel layouts, and lighting design.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transmission line, and graphics disciplines.
• Work as part of a design team and may be assigned to multiple projects.

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop an understanding of various aspects of Substation Design.
• Design substation physical layouts, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, grounding analysis and design.
• Create single and three-line schematic diagrams, panel wiring, DC schematics, control building and relay panel layouts, and lighting design.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transmission line, and graphics disciplines.
• Work as part of a design team and may be assigned to multiple projects.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enrollment in a BSEE program at an ABET accredited university.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in power system analysis.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.