DEA's Energy Business Unit is seeking qualified interns to join our team. The responsibilities will be diverse and will include working closely with project engineers and project managers on multidiscipline project teams providing electrical engineering and technical knowledge. You will be involved in performing detail design of medium to high voltage substations and switchyards, as well as a variety of power system studies. This position can sit in one of our many office locations including, Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR, Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; or Boise, ID. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Help develop technical design deliverables including: one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA system design and troubleshooting, communications design for substation automation, substation physical layout and design, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, lighting design, and system grounding design. * Learn how to prepare low complexity engineering studies or assist senior engineers with advanced engineering studies. * Help prepare project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation. Basic Qualifications: * Applicants must be in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, with at least 2+ years of completed course work. * Microsoft Office (Excel and word), Microstation/Inroads, Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are recommended * Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle report * Ability to communicate and work in a team oriented environment * Anticipated hourly rate for this position is $19-25/hr depending on experience Preferred Knowledge * SEL AcSELerator Quickset/RTAC, EasyPower, eTAP, PVsyst, GE PSLF, GE Enervista is preferred * Deriving equivalent impedances for 3 phase power systems Jobs with David Evans and Associates David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a well-respected electrical engineering consulting firm, providing design engineering and study services to a variety of clients, primarily utilities and generation companies. David Evans and Associates, Inc. staff has worked together for over 25 years serving many long-term northwest utility clients, investor-owned electric utilities, and renewable energy clients. David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.