About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship for students pursuing a career in power systems engineering. You will join the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems team to help solve power challenges for a wide range of clients. The role provides a mix of instructor-led training, virtual classrooms, and hands-on mentorship to help you develop technical and leadership skills. You will work on projects that impact our business and conclude the program with a formal presentation to organizational leaders.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical consultation for customers regarding power systems studies, power quality analysis, and equipment maintenance.
- Support clients from the start of a project through final on-site presentation and training.
- Interpret specifications and customer inquiries to design technical proposals and power system recommendations.
- Operate in an entrepreneurial environment focused on high-quality support and maintaining relationships with sales teams and end-users.
- Maintain compliance with safety programs and policies, including the Qualified Electrical Worker program.
- Participate in a formal end-of-internship presentation to showcase your work.
What you'll need#
- Actively enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Geographical flexibility to relocate within the United States.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks like walking, standing, and climbing.
- Preferred: GPA of 3.2 or higher, coursework in three-phase circuit analysis or power systems, and experience with software like AutoCAD, MATLAB, SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Locations include Moon Township (PA), Raleigh (NC), Pleasanton (CA), Smyrna (GA), Boothwyn (PA), El Paso (TX), Parma (OH), Warrendale (PA), Albuquerque (NM), and Mooresville (NC).
- Travel may be required up to 25% of the time within a local region.
- Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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