2024 Summer College Internship - Electrical Engineering Intern

Apply By Date: 01/31/2024 
Hourly Min: $22.23 
Hourly Max: $27.08 

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer Intern to join our Design & Standards department, where you will work closely with Senior and/or Principal level Distribution Design Engineers.

 

The Design & Standards department at SMUD plays a pivotal role in managing the Standards Development Process for design and construction, work procedures, equipment specifications, and electric service requirements. We provide technical expertise to resolve issues associated with production activities and material supply. Our Standards Administration personnel assist by posting and publishing Standards, reviewing formatting, and providing templates and forms.

 

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will work under the close guidance of experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge in the following areas:

• Familiarizing with Safety Standards: Gain an understanding of National and Regional safety rules and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
• Distribution Line Design: Assist in developing and updating distribution line design and construction standards.
• Material and Equipment Research: Conduct research on new distribution line materials and equipment.
• Design and Documentation Support: Provide assistance in creating design drawings, processing documents, and data entry.

 

Interns in this role, especially those considering a career in the utility industry, can expect to:

• National Safety Standards Exposure: Gain exposure to National Safety Standards such as NESC and NEC, as well as California General Orders 95 and 128.
• Electrical Grid Design: Learn how electric utilities design and construct electrical grids and infrastructures.

 

About SMUD's College Internship Program: SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

 

SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.

Purpose

Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines. 

Nature and Scope

The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee’s academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Work may include, but is not limited to, the following: (NOTE: While in general all the functions and requirements listed are essential, individual positions and/or locations may not require all duties be performed.) 

• Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. 
• May locate sources of information; collect and organize data. 
• Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action. 
• May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs. 
• May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports. 
• May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision. 

Required Education

Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Major: Electrical Engineering- Power
• Senior
• Coursework: Power System/ Power System Design
• Experience with design Software (eg. AutoCAD) 
• Understanding of technology terms
• Well versed in Office 365 products like Outlook, Word, Excel, Planner, PowerPoint, etc. 
• Ability to do analysis, problem solving and conduct re