Summer Transmission Planning Intern

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer in Kansas City, MO for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in the electric transmission system under the supervision of the Transmission Operations Planning manager and team.

The role focuses on operational planning and outage coordination, with exposure to engineering practices, technical analysis, and real-world field operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university with an ABET-accredited Electrical engineering program.
• Strong math, business/technical writing, and technical reading skills.
• Experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and applicable engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Modeling powerflow data using PSS/E and EMS State Estimator software.
• Performing transmission planning and outage coordination studies.
• Analyzing real-time operating conditions.
• Communicating and collaborating with project stakeholders.
• Performing field visits to understand system design and functionality.
• Assisting with process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Engineering software

Writing skills

Planning & organizing

Adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Tools

PSS/E

EMS State Estimator

MS Excel

Job description

Evergy is seeking an Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer in Kansas City, MO for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in the electric transmission system under the supervision of the Transmission Operations Planning manager and team.

The role focuses on operational planning and outage coordination, with exposure to engineering practices, technical analysis, and real-world field operations.