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Job Title:Electrical Engineering Intern
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
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Physical Required:Unspecified
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Education Required:Associate's Degree
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Job Description:
Electrical Engineering Intern
Job Locations

US-MN-Minnetonka
ID

2023-4998




Category Electrical Engineering Position Type Intern Division Renewables
Overview



Electrical Engineering Intern - Minneapolis, MN
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in the beginning of summer 2024. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.





Duties and Responsibilities



Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects
Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors
Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior and staff designers/engineers
Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards
Learn about electrical engineering for renewable energy projects and this potential career path after graduation while working in a fun and friendly environment






Required Skills



Pursuing a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Design, Renewable Energy Design with an emphasis on the electrical aspects, or similar related degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) products
Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude
Must be willing to learn and ask questions as needed to facilitate learning
Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment
Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines






Preferred Experience



Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar computer aided drafting program
Experience with or exposure to ArcGIS
Experience with or exposure to ETAP, CYME, Power Factory, or similar software package used to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
Experience with or exposure to PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software
Experience with or exposure to Helios 3D or SunDAT
Experience with or exposure to Homer Pro/Grid or similar microgrid analysis software






About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)



Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Refer to ID 75283792_2 when applying