Substation Electrical Engineer Summer Intern - 2587
Flint, MI / Taylor, MI / Detroit, MI / Grand Rapids, MI / Gaylord, MI / Traverse City, MI
Intern – Industrial Commercial Energy /
Intern - Short-time /
Hybrid
What We Offer:
Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
Wade Trim is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering Summer Intern for our ICE group in our Michigan offices. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (junior or senior status preferred) and possess valid driver’s license. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required. Candidates must be self-motivated, very organized and have excellent communication skills.
This position will design electrical installation and protective relaying and control (PR&C) components for electrical substation projects, including but not limited to, substation equipment layout, detailed electrical installation design, and PR&C design steel design, in accordance with governing industry codes and standards.
This position requires periods of intense concentration. This position is hybrid, with the option to be within a normal office environment, work fully remote, or a combination thereof. This position requires infrequent travel.
This position will provide frequent exposure to electrical design standards and codes, including but not limited to, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and NESC.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Assist in the design of high voltage substations, including electrical installation design and PR&C design with an emphasis on continuous improvement
- Assist in the preparation of one-line diagrams, electrical installation plans, section views, and details
- Assist in the preparation of panel elevations and PR&C schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams
- Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations
- Assist in the preparation of construction drawings
- Assist in the preparation of construction specifications, project documents, and bill of material lists
- Attend site visits if possible
- Assist Project Managers
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Skills/Experience:
- Valid Driver’s License is required
- Excellent organizational and communication skills are required
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
