Internship Program: Power Systems Engineer

About the role

In a Power Systems Engineer role, you will turn data into smarter, safer power system performance. The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineers, you'll help to provide solutions to our customers' power problems at every stage of the power system.

Responsibilities

• Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for multiple customers in power systems studies, power quality analysis, equipment startup, installation, maintenance, repair and training.
• Support a wide portfolio of clients from project start through final on-site presentation and training.
• Interpret specs and customer inquiries to design technical proposals and power system recommendations for customers.
• Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with the mission of providing high quality support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on motivated lead times and sustained relationships with the Eaton sales team and end-users.
• Help clients’ electrical systems operate more reliably, efficiently and safely.
• Share experience and technical know-how in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, electrical design and training.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Actively enrolled or received a degree in a bachelor’s or master’s program in engineering with a focus in Electrical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Coursework in three phase circuit analysis, power systems analysis or electrical machines.
• Experience with engineering software (AutoCAD, MATLAB, SKM, EasyPower, and/or ETAP).
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.

Position Criteria

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city.
• Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to or below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to climb and reach above shoulder level. The employee is regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• This role may include up to 25% travel within a local region as determined by the Assignment Manager.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; this includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The hourly salary for this role ranges from $20.77 - $25.96 per hour.