Substation Power Systems Intern

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and trainings

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Black & Veatch’s Summer Intern program invites electrical engineering students to contribute to infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, employee-owned environment. You will work within the Substation functional area, supporting engineers on deliverables and analyses.

This internship emphasizes mentorship, real-world problem solving, and access to a network of industry experts, with flexible development opportunities and a path toward professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant coursework in Power Systems, Motors, Transformers, Renewable Energy, Power Delivery, or Three Phase Power Calculations.
• Understanding of engineering design principles and design guides.
• Problem-solving, effective written communication, and ability to build relationships.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of electrical engineering deliverables like reports, drawings, specifications, and studies.
• Assist with engineering analyses, designs, and report production.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and schedule project deliverables.
• Organize and evaluate data, utilizing computer modeling to analyze systems.
• Organize project materials, references, and documentation.

Skills

Power Systems

Motors

Transformers

Renewable Energy

Power Delivery

Three Phase Power Calculations

Engineering design principles

Design guides

Problem-solving

Written communication

Relationship building

GPA 3.0+

Education

Enrollment in ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Job description

Black & Veatch’s Summer Intern program invites electrical engineering students to contribute to infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, employee-owned environment. You will work within the Substation functional area, supporting engineers on deliverables and analyses.

This internship emphasizes mentorship, real-world problem solving, and access to a network of industry experts, with flexible development opportunities and a path toward professional growth.