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Power Systems Engineering Internship

Black Hills Energy
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
Job Specifications

We are seeking students who are eager to learn, self-motivated and comfortable working independently. This internship will make an impact! You will support and assist with various projects as assigned within the Company's Transmission Planning Department. These projects will be assigned consistent with the Company's Internship Program with an emphasis on developing an understanding of the Company's multiple business units and enhancing the intern's ability to apply his/her engineering education in a professional environment. These projects will support the development of power flow models representing the transmission system. Learn more about our internship program here: https://careers.blackhillsenergy.com/students

Pay: $20 - $23 per hour (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

  • Additional benefits include meaningful work, relocation benefits, intern week experience, casual dress code, plus you'll earn 401k contributions during your internship.

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

  • To learn more about our company, visit our internship page and locations page on our career website.
  • Intern Relocation Adjustment Allowance of $1,000.00 is offered for the purpose of assisting with various expenses associated with your relocation for the internship (less applicable taxes and based on eligibility). Contents of our relocation program are subject to change and may vary based on position.

Essential Functions

  • Project assignments may include:
  • Reconcile electric system model database with equipment design and operating data - includes line impedance, protection system, voltage and reactive power control data.
  • Assist with transmission system modeling and planning studies and associated documentation.
  • Automation of planning tasks using Python scripting and/or Visual Basic.

What Is Required

  • College sophomore or above working toward Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a Power or Control Systems emphasis.
  • No experience required. Training provided.

What Is Desired

  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare and give presentations.
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • Ability to perform work efficiently, learning to monitor effort in accordance with deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Employ standard engineering methods and practices in performing work.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Internship benefits include: Casual dress code and eligibility to earn 401(k) contributions.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

Salary : $20 - $23

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