Engineering Internship - Substation and Power Generation

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with Olsson's Substation and Power Generation (Power Delivery) Team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career.

Depending on your area of interest you could learn things like:

CAD design processes and standards

Physical arrangement and protection for medium voltage >1kV, High voltage >69,000V, and Extra high voltage >230kV systems.

Protection schemes

Control wiring and fiber communications

Basic relaying

Fault identification and isolation

Physical arrangement

Air insulation clearances

Lightning protection analysis

Load breaking mechanisms

Conductor ampacities

Electrical studies

Basic electrical fault force analysis

Basic grounding safety studies

Basic load flow studies

Substation Structure and Foundation design

Interpreting geotechnical information

Equipment mounting, basic steel member analysis, basic steel node analysis

Basic foundation design principles and analysis

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others.

Having ownership in the work you do.

Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem-solving and math skills

• We are looking to hire two individuals to work from our Joplin location.
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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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