Intern - Engineering (Substations & Planning)

Electric Utility Engineering Internships

About NOVEC:

NOVEC is one of the largest Cooperatives in the U.S. serving approximately 180,000 customers with a system demand of approximately 1,800 MWs and annual revenues of $1Bn. The electric delivery system consists of 68 substations supplied at either 230kV or 115kV ranging in size between 40MVA and 600MVA. The electric delivery system also includes approximately 7,700 miles of overhead and underground distribution lines and approximately 300 miles of fiber optic lines and equipment across a service territory spanning 6 counties or 650-square miles in Northern Virginia. The majority of NOVEC's customers are residential and small commercial, however the Cooperative provides electric service to numerous data center customers as well. NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees, and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

Internship Details:

NOVEC is seeking candidates for paid full and part time engineering internships for 2025. The selected intern will be exposed to a wide variety of engineering challenges, including but not limited to:

• Examine trends, events and adverse conditions on NOVEC's electric system
• Perform routine calculations and studies under the direction of an engineer or designer
• Perform field visits and verify existing conditions/status
• Develop and review material standards
• Complete engineering economics based reviews of designs and standards
• Complete equipment sizing evaluations
• Support storm restoration efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Circuits II and Physics II courses
• Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.0
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree or graduate degree in an ABET accredited program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or after
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work location (Gainesville, Virginia)
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous engineering work experience
• Successful completion of Power Systems Analysis
• Successful completion of Electromagnetics
• Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry
• Previous experience working with mapping systems

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for our positions.