Intern - Transmission Operations Planning Engineer

JOB TITLE: Intern – Transmission Operations Planning Engineer
REQUISITION:  TRA00W2
DEPARTMENT: Transmission Operations – Topeka General Office  
LOCATION: Topeka, KS 
PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $26.00

Intern Position for Full Time Summer 2024

Flexible hours between Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here.

Intern Description:
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Transmission Operations Planning Manager on a variety of technical and nontechnical assignments related to Evergy’s electric transmission system. This position will provide a good opportunity for an engineering  student to become familiar with Evergy's design and engineering practices, technical analysis, and field operations related to the transmission system with a focus on operational planning and outage coordination.

Job tasks include but not limited to:
• Modeling powerflow data using PSS/E and EMS State Estimator software
• Performing transmission planning and outage coordination studies
• Analyzing real-time operating conditions 
• Communicating and collaborating with project stakeholders
• Performing field visits to understand system design and functionality
• Assisting with Process Improvements

Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university in Electrical Engineering.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Excellent communication, public relations, teamwork, and technical skills.
• Strong math, business/technical writing, and technical reading skills.
• Experience in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and applicable engineering software.
• Skills are necessary in planning, organizing, oral and written communication, prioritizing and team building.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in use of new computer software and programs.

Working Conditions:
Office conditions with continuous attention to performing work of high quality and accuracy in a safe manner. Occasional field inspections/observations will involve work outdoors within driving distance of work location.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.