About the role#
Stanley Consultants is hiring a Student Intern for the Electrical Substation team in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role. You will work within a design team and may support multiple projects.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of substation design.
- Create substation physical layouts and lighting designs.
- Develop lightning protection, conduit, and cable plans.
- Perform grounding analysis and design.
- Generate single and three-line schematic diagrams.
- Draft DC schematics, panel wiring, control building layouts, and relay panel layouts.
- Coordinate with structural, civil, transmission line, and graphics teams.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a BSEE program at an ABET accredited university.
- Current standing as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Coursework or experience in power system analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, IA.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Stanley Consultants
Stanley Consultants is a civil engineering firm founded in 1913. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the company employs over 1,200 people. It manages energy and infrastructure projects across the United States and internationally. The firm operates as an employee-owned organization.
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