About the role#
As a summer 2027 intern with the Substation and Power Generation team, you will contribute to real-world engineering projects. This role provides hands-on experience in power delivery, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to professional engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Perform CAD design tasks while following established standards.
- Assist with protection schemes and control wiring.
- Work on physical arrangements and protection for medium, high, and extra high voltage systems.
- Conduct lightning protection analysis and evaluate load breaking mechanisms.
- Design substation structures and foundations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Solid problem-solving and math skills.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a full-time summer 2027 internship.
- This position is paid.
About Olsson
Olsson is an engineering firm founded in 1956. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company provides professional services in fields such as transportation, water, energy, and civil engineering. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on infrastructure projects for government, federal, and private clients.
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