Electrical Engineer Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the engineering and planning of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) electrical facilities and operations. Work would include, but not limited to, the review and preparation of designs, reports, studies, layouts, and estimates of electrical projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Prepare and review engineering studies, design analyses, specifications and cost estimates

Design overhead and underground distribution infrastructure up to 13.8kV

Apply standard engineering practices and techniques

Support Engineering and Operations staff on projects to improve electric operations

Perform complex engineering calculations to support design and operations

Communicate complex ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Calculate load flow and available fault current for both customers and the electric system

Perform account reviews for commercial and industrial customers

Verify and draw utility assets and infrastructure in modeling program

Provide support to other departments on projects and tasks

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Basic understanding of CAD or other drafting software

Ability to multi-task, organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines at once

Proficient time management skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Seeking an Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university

Familiar with utility operations and terminology

Knowledge of electrical power theory

Basic understanding of NESC, NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI, and OSHA

Valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

An employee in this position spends the majority of their time in an office setting with a controlled climate where they sit or stand at a computer for extended periods of time, are required to talk or hear by communicating in-person and/or on the telephone, walk, sit, move around the office. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. However, employee may also need to traverse uneven ground, work in inclement weather to perform field work and work around energized high-voltage equipment.

Employee may frequently be required to use hands or fingers to handle, reach or feel objects, tools or controls with hands and arms. This individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The CBPU reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Revised February 9, 2026

Miscellaneous Information

If interested, please email cover letter and resume to . Any questions, please call Nicki Luce at .

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