2026 Summer College Internship: Distribution Operations Engineering Intern jobs in United States
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SMUD · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer College Internship: Distribution Operations Engineering Intern

SMUD is a utility company focused on providing safe and reliable power. They are seeking a Distribution Operations Engineering Intern to support real-time operations and delivery of power, while gaining valuable experience in engineering analysis and computer programming.

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Responsibilities

Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
May locate sources of information; collect and organize data
Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action
May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs
May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports
May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringData analyticsProgrammingDistribution systemPower flowDERsAnalytical skillsResearch skills

Required

Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments

Preferred

Majoring in: Electrical Engineering
Coursework in: Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Computer Programming
College Status: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Experience with: Programming (i.e. Python, SQL, C)
Data analytics
Understanding of distribution system
Understanding of power flow
Familiarity with Distributed Energy Resources (DERS) and impacts of DERs on the grid

Company

SMUD provides electricity to Sacramento County, California.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10M
Key Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-07-23Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Paul Lau
CEO
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