Electrical Engineering Associate Internship

Location: Lake Mary, FL, US

Electrical Engineering Associate Internship

Company Name

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.

Location

Lake Mary, FL, US, 32746

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Job Description

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Electrical Engineering Associate supports Construction & Commissioning Engineering activities for power generation projects, applying academic knowledge to real-world electrical engineering, construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and project support. Working under the guidance and technical review of experienced engineers, the intern will gain hands-on project experience while progressively taking ownership of defined engineering assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership

Support electrical Construction & Commissioning Engineering (CCE) activities, including installation, testing, turnover, and system-readiness documentation.

Assist with engineering reviews of electrical systems, including generators, excitation/AVR systems, transformers, isolated-phase bus, grounding, protection, batteries/DC systems, emergency power, CT/PT applications, and generator insulation.

Review electrical drawings and diagrams, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring/interconnect drawings, and protection diagrams, with guidance from senior engineers.

Support testing and commissioning activities, including insulation and winding resistance, CT/PT, grounding, protection, and functional testing, while documenting methods, acceptance criteria, and results.

Assist with technical issue resolution, including PARs, RFIs, troubleshooting, root-cause support, evidence collection, and corrective-action tracking.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, checklists, test reports, drawings, issue trackers, and project records.

Support compliance activities related to applicable grid codes, NERC, OEM, contractual, project, and technical requirements.

Coordinate assigned Electrical CCE work packages, tracking actions and risks and preparing technical findings and conclusions for review.

Collaborate with engineering, project management, construction, commissioning, and other stakeholders to complete assigned work accurately and on schedule.

Communicate project status and technical findings, including risks, open items, lessons learned, and recommendations to the Electrical CCE team.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program at an accredited college or university; related engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant background.

Coursework or hands-on experience in power systems, rotating electrical equipment, controls, protection, testing, or power plant systems through labs, student projects, internships, or co-ops is preferred.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, procedures, presentations, and summaries.

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, Project, databases, or engineering/document-management tools is beneficial.

Why Should You Apply?

Real-World experience

Mentorship from experienced sourcing professionals.

Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

Great working environment and culture.

Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.