About the role#
The Electrical Engineering Associate supports Construction and Commissioning Engineering (CCE) activities for power generation projects. You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world engineering, construction, and troubleshooting tasks. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on project experience and take ownership of defined engineering assignments.
What you'll do#
- Support CCE activities including installation, testing, turnover, and system-readiness documentation.
- Assist with engineering reviews of electrical systems such as generators, transformers, protection, and DC systems.
- Review electrical drawings including one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Support testing and commissioning tasks like insulation resistance, grounding, and functional testing.
- Help resolve technical issues including PARs, RFIs, troubleshooting, and root-cause support.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and project records.
- Support compliance efforts related to grid codes, NERC, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate assigned work packages and track project risks.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering program at an accredited college or university. Related engineering disciplines may be considered.
- Coursework or hands-on experience in power systems, rotating electrical equipment, controls, protection, or power plant systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical reports and summaries.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, Project, or engineering document-management systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Mary, Florida, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is an industrial firm based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It operates in sectors including power and energy, industrial machinery, urban infrastructure, aerospace, and defense. The company employs 80,000 people across more than 200 companies globally. It reports a consolidated revenue of approximately 40 billion USD.
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