SkillBridge Internship: Electrical Engineer – Power Studies

Overview

SkillBridge Internship: Electrical Engineer – Power StudiesLocation: Irving, TexasDuration: 12 weeks

Opportunity Overview

This 12-week SkillBridge internship offers transitioning service members hands-on experience in electrical engineering design, analysis, and power system studies for domestic and international projects. Participants will work alongside engineering and Field Services teams to build practical skills and explore a civilian career in power systems engineering.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of experienced team members, participants will:

- Support short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.

- Assist with power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.

- Use power system modeling software to support engineering studies and design reviews.

- Participate in customer discussions to gather project information and review engineering plans.

- Gain field exposure alongside the Field Services team during shutdown, startup, and maintenance projects, as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a focus in power systems is preferred, military experience in lieu of degree.

- Relevant military or civilian technical experience; two or more years of applicable experience is preferred.

- Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or comparable power system modeling software.

- Knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power systems, including applications up to 500 kV.

- Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing, with customers and coworkers.

Preferred Experience

- Short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, or power quality studies.

- Field experience with substations or switchgear.

- Utility design experience.

- Availability for occasional domestic or international travel, if applicable to the internship.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, participants will have gained practical experience supporting power system studies, using industry modeling tools, interpreting engineering results, and collaborating with engineering, customer, and field service teams.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.