Electric Transmission Planning Engineer Intern

Electric Transmission Planning Engineer Intern

We are seeking a motivated Electric Transmission Planning Engineer Intern to join our Transmission Planning team for the summer;
May 26th - August 14th. As our system planning responsibilities continue to expand-driven by increased load growth, renewable integration, regulatory requirements, and critical infrastructure upgrades-there is a clear opportunity to bring in an intern who can provide meaningful support while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in power system engineering.

In this role, you will assist engineers in analyzing the performance of our transmission grid, developing models, and supporting reliability and capital planning studies across our 115‑kV and 230‑kV transmission system. This internship offers hands‑on experience with industry-standard tools, real engineering studies, and exposure to multiple engineering groups within Colorado Springs Utilities.

Come work in Colorado Springs!

As a Transmission Planning Intern, you will:

* Modeling & System Studies

* Build and update power flow models using PSSE, Power

GEM TARA, and other planning tools

* Perform power flow, contingency (N‑1), and voltage performance analyses for summer and winter peak conditions

* Support ongoing transmission planning assessments, including NERC/WECC reliability compliance studies

* Project Support

* Contribute to planning evaluations for substation upgrades, transmission line improvements, new load connections, and DER integrations

* Assist with scenario development, data validation, and study documentation

* Documentation & Reporting

* Summarize study results in clear engineering memos and presentations

* Present your work to the Transmission Planning team near the end of the internship

* Team Collaboration

* Work directly with engineers in Transmission Planning, System Protection, Substation Engineering, and Distribution Planning

* Participate in technical meetings and contribute to project discussions

Who You Are:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field; completed coursework in

Power systems, Circuit analysis and Electrical machines is highly preferred

* Familiarity with power flow modeling tools (PSSE, Power World, Power

GEM TARA)

* Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and system topology

* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

* Proficiency with Excel; basic programming (Python/Matlab) is a plus

* Excellent communication and documentation abilities

What This Internship Offers:

* Training provided in power flow modeling tools (PSSE, Power World, Power

GEM TARA)

* Real-world engineering experience impacting community infrastructure

* Mentorship from experienced power system engineers

* Networking with multiple engineering groups across the utility

* A collaborative, mission-driven work environment

* This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position

* Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc.

* Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

* Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are:

Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For 100 years, we have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. We care about our community's well-being, support local business and have an interest in all things…