Electrical Engineering Intern

About Riot Platforms

Riot Platforms, Inc. is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. Riot has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.

Riot Rookie Internship Program

At Riot, we are passionate about Bitcoin and educating others. We want our interns to find value in the work they accomplish with us. Our goal is to increase student exposure to Bitcoin and provide the opportunity for you to find creative solutions to real-world problems. We believe that this internship opportunity will uniquely position you to do just that and gain valuable industry experience in a publicly traded company.

About You

You are interested in Bitcoin and want to be involved in the sector. You are creative and strive to improve organizational efficiency. You have strong communication skills and can multi-task. You identify problems and solve them. Lastly, you take the initiative, are self-sufficient, and are detail-oriented.

About the Role

We are looking to add an Electrical Engineering Intern to our Corsicana Office. This is a summer internship, expected to last 10-weeks, with an average of 40-hours per week. It is our goal to provide a collaborative work environment that allows our intern to take ownership of their projects, experiment, and ask questions. This role will support ongoing projects for the Rockdale and Corsicana Engineering and Construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn the ins and outs of program/project planning and design using CAD and AutoCAD software.
• Participate in field work including construction, building, and testing of designs.
• Participate in department training related to safety.  
• Assist with department document control.
• Work with engineers to create designs for new construction and improve existing designs.
• Support additional EPC projects as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to report to our Corsicana office 5-days a week for the internship duration; relocation is not provided by the company. 
• Previous internship experience in power generation/distribution, substation industries preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency with personal computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Exposure to Microsoft Project, AutoCAD.
• Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills. 

Education and Experience

• Rising Junior or Senior seeking degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous internship or work experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, employer perks, and flexible scheduling.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience in various Operations tasks.
• Learn about the exciting world of Bitcoin from industry leaders.
• Gain exposure to presenting to management and C-Suite levels within the company.
• Build lasting relationships with mentors and leaders.
• Upon successful completion of internship, a strong letter of recommendation.