This company is my first look into the power industry as a civil engineer and opened a whole new world of possibility for me!
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of an in-person environment instead of fully remote.
Advice
Explore the electrical industry if you are a Civil Engineer because the infrastructure needs to be designed by Civils and it is a little known industry for people that aren't electrical engineers.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2022 • Mount Laurel, NJ
What I liked
I liked how a lot of things I was able to do on my own. I also liked if I didn't understand how to do something, I would always have someone I am able to ask.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was in person. The internship was remote due to the office changing locations and the new office was ready yet at the time of my internship.
Advice
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Power Delivery Intern
January 2020 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
The people in the office are so wonderful to work with and made me feel like an important part of the team even as an intern when I had no idea what was going on. I also worked here when COVID hit and they were very accommodating to their employees through the pandemic. They made a point to not make any layoffs and even gave us all (interns included) bonuses for being flexible and working hard through the hard times. Great company to work for and great work to do.
What I wish was different
I was thankfully living at my parent's house so it didn't matter, but it would be nice if this company helped with housing especially for their co-op employees. Even starting as a full-time employee I will not be receiving any sort of relocation or housing assistance.
Advice
It's pretty generic advice but just ask a lot of questions. Going into this, I knew absolutely nothing about power delivery or transmission lines and I was a little worried to sound silly but it's just better for everybody to ask when you don't know something. Also dive in to the company culture. That's one of the best parts of working for POWER and I would take full advantage of it.
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Intern
May 2020 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Working with POWER has been great! They are always super helpful, kind, and willing to help me out when I am struggling.
What I wish was different
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Transmission Line Intern
May 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The culture and environment was very relaxed, my peers were very eager and willing to share their knowledge
What I wish was different
More JR. Engineer interaction and facilitation of relationship, diversity, employee resources
Advice
Go for it if you're looking for something new and want a challenge!
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Packaging Engineering Intern
July 2018 • Plover, WI
What I liked
Being able to directly work on projects with designers and engineers and having a significant impact on the outcome of the projects.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've gotten to do some more design work for the packaging lines.
Advice
You have to be able to learn things right on the spot and remember them for future situations so you aren't always asking for help.
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Substation engineering intern
May - August 2018 • Billings, MT
What I liked
Great culture, the people you work with are very easy to work with and make going to work enjoyable, a lot of opportunities and everyone is willing to help.
What I wish was different
Just a little more work, kind of ran out of work to do at the end of the internship so the days started to get long.
Advice
Definitely consider trying to intern with this company if wanting to go into the power industry. It is a great place to work.
