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DescriptionElectrical Engineering InternDESCRIPTION: Otter Tail Power Company is currently seeking qualified student applicants to fill multiple Electrical Engineering Intern positions throughout our service territory. The timeframe for this Intern position is from mid-May to mid-August 2023.The duties of the Intern may include:Perform various technical analyses of the existing and planned transmission or distribution system in the upper Midwest in order to reliably serve our customers while maintaining efficient use of the transmission or distribution system.
Data gathering, system updates and supporting existing engineering staff with their on-going efforts.
Work with computer software simulations to conduct various types of transmission or distribution system analyses.
Utilize computer tools to monitor the performance of the transmission or distribution grid.
Provide software support within the Energy Management System related environments. Duties may include software development, display building and maintenance and development of application and user documentation.
Work closely with engineers, system operators and multiple departments as required to facilitate job duties.
Perform various short circuit and coordination studies.
Assist with relay and control design.
QUALIFICATIONS: Looking for students in the electrical engineering curriculum with excellent organizational and written communication skills to draft accurate reports and make recommendations based on economic and technical support. The successful candidate will need strong oral communication skills and the ability to work together with people both within the company and with corresponding transmission counterparts at neighboring utilities. The successful candidate must have proficient computer skills with the ability to run various software applications and simulations including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Background in power engineering classes is preferred, but not required. Some travel may be required.To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through November 6, 2022.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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