Power Systems Engineering Intern

Description

Qual-Tech Engineers, a division of ECI, provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Qual-Tech performs specialized engineering analysis for a broad industrial customer base including aluminum and steel manufacturing, pulp and paper industries, oil and energy facilities, glass manufacturing, solar substations, and other industrial processes. At Qual-Tech, our strength is our people. We offer the opportunity for advancement, promote good work-life balance, flexible schedules, training programs and stability. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering   

Location: Lawrence, PA 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

1. Ability and knowledge to perform system studies under the direction of a Senior Engineer. This would include Short Circuit, Overcurrent Coordination, Arc Flash, and Load Flow Studies.

2. Follows project scope and consults with Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer regularly to review analysis progress and to meet budget requirements.

3. Regularly discuss and meet with the Qual-Tech Project Leader to pursue system data requirements, ensure the system studies are completed on time, and support customer follow-up questions.

Power System Modeling

4. Have a comprehension of data requirements for SC, OC, LF, and AF computer models.

5. Proficient in using ETAP/SKM analysis software.

Have a Fundamental Understanding in at Least Three of These Five Areas:

6. Short Circuit and Overcurrent Coordination Analysis

     i. Complete SC studies with limited supervision.

     ii. Independently complete recommended OC settings for LVCBs following QT 608.

     iii. Properly apply the recommended coordination margins given in QT 608.

     iv. Knowledge and ability to work on recommended relay settings with supervision.

     v. Has relative field or equipment knowledge to be able to perform site data collection.

7. Arc Flash Analysis

     i. NFPA 70E & IEEE 1584: Has read, understood, and shown the capacity to internally discuss key points.

     ii. Has been through internal QT PPE training.

     iii. Can set up, run, review, and troubleshoot Arc Flash output from ETAP & SKM.

8. Digital Relay Analysis

     i. With direction, can develop relay setting files for SEL and GE Multilin relays.

9. Load Flow Analysis

     i. Has previous or QT experience in making harmonic and load measurements in the field.

     ii. With supervision, can complete computer model set up to successfully duplicate field measurements.

Requirements

 The Ideal Candidate:

• Will be an actively enrolled student working towards an Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology 
• Must be able to research and develop design solutions and improvements under the direction of the Engineering Manager
• Will have strong verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.

• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details:

Those interested in employment following an internship will be considered based on current openings, performance during internship, and proximity to graduation. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability