Electrical Engineer Intern or Co-op

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer Co-op or Intern will work alongside other Electrical Engineers to prepare drawings, calculations, and other deliverables for our clients’ design projects. The position will also require interface with team members in our other engineering disciplines to provide cohesive engineering packages to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Complete calculations of limited complexity, with supervision as needed; may include lighting distribution, conduit/cable tray fills, voltage drop, feeder sizing, etc.

Develop and maintain Electrical Single Line Diagrams, Schematic/Interconnection Diagrams, Conduit/Cable Schedules, Plans for Lighting, Grounding, Power, Controls, Raceway, etc.

Support the development of Power System Study models for short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination and arc flash calculations efforts

Assist experienced Electrical Engineers with their activities as requested

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent education) in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university

Effective communication skills in order to convey ideas is a must

Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Seeks feedback to improve performance

Experience with AutoCAD or other drafting software preferred

Familiarity with Power System Modeling software (ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower) is desirable

Potential Experiences:

Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm

Observe and learn the application of electrical distribution concepts and systems such as protective schemes, device coordination, emergency power, motor control, hazardous area installation methods, etc.

Expand capabilities with drafting software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks, or others

Exposure to and application of industry codes and standards related to the electrical discipline

Introduction to utility interface voltages and client medium and low voltage distribution systems

About Nexus

Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise.

Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.

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