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
This is a competitively compensated Intern or Co-op position. Please note in your cover letter if you are interested to co-op for a particular semester. Any school requirements for feedback or reporting to be provided by the Nexus manager should also be noted in the cover letter.
Nexus does not discriminate in employment opportunities, decisions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (military status in OH), or any other characteristic protected by law.