Electrical Engineering (Power) Intern

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

As of January 1 2023 Benton PUD will be including a full wage scale or salary range for positions under the salary section shown per the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761 that amends portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Please see the target hiring range for this position under the Position Purpose/Summary section.

Benton Public Utility is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering (Power) student to join our Engineering team as a Summer 2026 Intern. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a junior-level student to gain hands-on experience in the electric utility industry while being mentored by our experienced and dedicated engineering professionals.

The primary purpose of this position is to introduce the student intern to electrical utility engineering work prior to the students final year of studies. Under the direction of Professional Engineers the student will perform special projects involving power system analysis equipment and technical research data analytics and applied technology. The selected intern will be a resource to a team of electrical engineers needing project and planning study support for high priority efforts needed to meet Benton PUDs near and long-term objectives.

This is a full time non-exempt temporary position with an expected duration of 10 to 12 weeks over the Summer. Salary will depend on qualifications including any relevant past job experience and/or coursework completed. There are limited benefits available with this position. Time off will be allowed with approval for various summer activities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications are accepted online at Please include the following attachments with your online application:

• Cover Letter expressing interest in this program
• Resume detailing relevant experience and/or education
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable)

Benton PUD is looking for a student with the following:

1. Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly assimilate into a team.
2. Good listening and questioning skills and the ability to establish project objectives and priorities.
3. Self-starter with strong project and task management discipline and skills.
4. Desire and ability to quickly learn new software systems through direct instruction and independent study.
5. Strong aptitude for researching and applying new equipment and technology.
6. Strong core competency in electrical engineering fundamentals.

Completion of third year/Junior year of studies towards a BA/BS in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power and completion of coursework on the fundamental theory and application of three-phase transformers motors and generators before starting the internship.

(Preferred) Experience with load-flow and short-circuit analysis for three-phase power systems and protective device coordination studies.

Microsoft Office including intermediate Excel and Word skills.

• Attendance: Consistent need to attend work at the job site or work location. Frequent or constant need for punctuality.
  
• Physical Effort: Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about or occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light materials or equipment (typically less than 8 lbs.)
• Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Hazards:There is occasional exposure to hazards or risk of injury that are generally protected against or predictable.
• Sensory Attention:Typically requires regular use of one or more senses of medium intensity and long duration.
• Job Pressure/Deadline Orientation:Must meet reasonable deadline quotas or demands for accuracy and/or may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Applications may be filed online at:

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