Job Details

Level: EntryJob Location: Colorado - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Minimal: 0 - 10%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering

Electrical Engineer Intern – Oil & Gas

About the Position

As an Electrical Engineer Intern in the O&G group, you will support engineering design and analysis under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. You will be part of an integrated design team, coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.

Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to assist in various power delivery projects within the O&G industrial sector, such as substation engineering design, transmission and distribution design, behind the meter power system modeling, as well as other project related tasks
• Assist in creating design products such as equipment general arrangements, single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bill of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, illumination plans, etc.
• Prepares computer-based models and perform power system studies
• Supports electrical power system studies, including equipment sizing, specification, and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, system loss, etc.
• Assists in preparing various documents and reports associated with projects, including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies.
• Research and develop a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Experience: Relevant coursework or project experience in engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision-maker comfortable in a fast-paced design environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting.

Travel:

Minimal: 0 – 5%

Physical Activities:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information

NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.

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