Electrical Engineering

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with Olsson's Substation and Power Generation (Power Delivery) Team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career.

Depending on your area of interest you could learn things like:

• CAD design processes and standards 
• Physical arrangement and protection for medium voltage >1kV, High voltage >69,000V, and Extra high voltage >230kV systems.
• Protection schemes 
  • Control wiring and fiber communications
  • Basic relaying
  • Fault identification and isolation
• Physical arrangement 
  • Air insulation clearances
  • Lightning protection analysis
  • Load breaking mechanisms
  • Conductor ampacities
• Electrical studies
  • Basic electrical fault force analysis
  • Basic grounding safety studies
  • Basic load flow studies

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and math skills

 

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.