Intern - System Control

Job Description

Summary

The scope of the intern’s project will be established in the first weeks with specific goals and deliverables to be completed this summer. The intern project will involve modeling and analyzing the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The tools used for this project can involve one of several tools used at Chugach Electric including programs such as PSS/E, PowerWord, SynerGEE, or GenTrader. Often data used for the project will come from our OSI SCADA system or our Synchrophasor

network. Through this project the intern will learn about the Chugach Electrical system, the tools used to analyze it and the organization the operates this utility.

Essential Functions

1. Learn and assist in modeling and analyzing the power system.
2. Learn and perform power flow, dynamic stability, fault analyses, or economic analysis of the Chugach system and documenting results.
3. Review and apply system conditions to system database development.
4. Work on projects developed with the intern as directed by the Operations Engineer.

Relationships

Internal

• VP, G&T System Control: Reports to, received direction and guidance from
• Operations Engineer: Received direction and guidance from
• Dispatch Engineer: Received direction and guidance from

External

• No regular contact or communication with external individuals or entities.

Competencies

1. Must have basic understanding of the operation and theory of an electrical utility system.
2. Must have a basic understanding of power system operations and maintenance.
3. Must have practical working knowledge of computer software and hardware.
4. Must possess the ability to review and apply system conditions to system database development.
5. Must possess the ability to meet timelines and schedules and write clear, concise reports.
6. Strong verbal communication and team skills are desirable.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

1. Most of the work will be performed in a standard office environment but a portion of the work could be in the field in varying weather conditions. Flights in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are also a possibility.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Education

Completion of Junior-level course work in an accredited undergraduate Electrical Engineering Degree Program, required. Course work with power system emphasis, preferred.

Active enrollment in accredited undergraduate program, required.

1. Experience

One (1) year prior work experience in any setting, required. Engineering experience not required.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.