Electrical Engineering Intern

Who We Are Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine''s "Companies that are Changing the World." It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value. The Opportunity: This is an entry level internship position for a qualified electrical engineering BS or MS candidate with a career interest in power distribution and/or energy storage technology. The job will entail significant learning on the job with rapid skill development expected. Develop and maintain expert operating knowledge of electrical equipment (e.g., inverters, batteries, etc.) used in battery energy storage system (BESS) applications and of electrical equipment used in general energy storage applications. Develop and maintain working operating knowledge of DER.OS software as it pertains to the operation and control of Enel X ESS equipment. Provides expert second tier support to remote field operations and to the Network Operations Center (NOC). Assists with the design and development, or identification and selection of hardware. Works with system architects, software developers, and product managers to maintain awareness of future developments for the purposes of proactively directing design and maintenance of a test laboratory. Participates in performing system hardware and software testing in the laboratory. What You''ll Do at Enel: Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:Develop and maintain expert operating knowledge of particular electrical BESS equipment (e.g. inverters, battery systems, etc.) used in Enel X energy storage applications. Includes developing and maintaining good working relationships with equipment manufacturers.Develop and maintain general knowledge of electrical equipment used in general energy storage applications.Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior level engineers, managers, executives, and customers on large-scale, high-impact projectsCollaborative teamwork is requiredDevelop and maintain working operating knowledge of Enel X DER-OS software as it pertains to the operation and control of the equipment.Provide factory-based support to remote field operations and the Network Operations Center (NOC) when deeper knowledge of the hardware and software systems is required.Performs critical reviews of Field site CAD balance-of-plant drawings and provides feedbackParticipate in selecting off-the-shelf energy storage system hardware components or R&D lab test equipment that meets technical and business needs.Assist as needed in laboratory experiments and tests that may be led and/or requested by other engineers. Could develop lab test fixtures under direction of lead HW engineer. Present data sets and/or technical solution alternatives to peers, partners, and customers. Respond in real time to concerns, answer questions, and generate logical alternatives in a knowledgeable and articulate mannerContribute to fielded/site electrical designs primarily through plan reviews from the perspective of expert equipment knowledge.Work with and adhere to Agile development philosophies for any production software and hardware solutions: Participate in product development daily face-to-face stand-up meetings to report progress and issues. Makes continuous priority adjustments in plans per agreed schedule vs. scope tradeoffs during Sprint cycles. Ability to understand business requirements and develop technical requirements for designs; includes specifying hardware, drafting block diagrams with interconnection and electrical safety schema, and defining interactive software capabilities required. Influences consistent collaborative development with software engineers in a reciprocal peer relationship.Collaborates with the team of engineers to set new directions as new technologies present themselves to improve the product and engineering department. Who You Are: BS, Electrical Engineering Senior or Grad student; with industrial automation and/or power engineering focusPower distribution engineering or inverter knowledge and operation experience a plusExperience with embedded microprocessor systems, standalone applications, and web-based systems is highly desiredAutoCAD experience is preferred. Ability to generate and interpret 1-line and 3-line drawingsExperience with various communications protocols is a plusRS232, RS485, SPI, HTTP, TCP/IP, REST, ModbusDemonstrated interest in promoting innovative carbon reduction as a career goalDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Field, HW, and SW development engineers is essentialExcellent understanding of electrical engineering discipline and the design and test of complex automation/control systemsExcellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills Ability to effectively communicate (oral & written) with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organizationAbility to illustrate ideas clearly and succinctly; both in writing and with diagramsAbility to collaborate effectively with electrical, mechanical, software engineers, and technicians, as well as other technical resources across the organization What Enel Offers You: •A rapidly growing yet well-established business, •Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds., •Benefits and rewards that support the life and well-being of you and your family., •One of the world''s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable., •Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders., •Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments. Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. EEO Statement Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. 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Created: 2021-11-29