About the role#
The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the reliability, maintenance, and performance of electrical assets across generating plants, substations, and transmission systems. This role offers hands-on experience in power systems, asset management, equipment diagnostics, and project execution within a utility environment.
What you'll do#
- Collect and analyze data to assess the health, condition, and service life of critical electrical equipment.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations and failure analyses of transformers, motors, and circuit breakers.
- Support technical studies, including power flow analysis, arc flash analyses, grounding studies, and minimum approach distance calculations.
- Participate in the testing and commissioning of major electrical equipment, such as factory acceptance, startup, and field testing.
- Review equipment documentation and maintenance strategies to identify optimization opportunities and address spare parts gaps.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to support system reliability.
- Assist with technical evaluations of vendor proposals, procurement activities, and emergency spare equipment initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to project planning and execution.
- Research industry trends and emerging technologies to support program improvements.
- Participate in department-specific projects and help develop business solutions that contribute to strategic goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program in Electrical Engineering.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing positive customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
Location & details#
- Location: Massena, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About New York Power Authority
The New York Power Authority is a state public power organization founded in 1931. It operates 17 generating facilities and maintains over 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. Most of the electricity it produces comes from renewable hydropower. The organization is based in White Plains and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves a client base that includes government agencies, private utilities, and large companies.
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