Job Information
Olsson Engineering Internship - Power Transmission & Distribution in Overland Park, Kansas
Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
Imagine being part of a team that shapes the skyline and revolutionizes energy systems. As a summer 2025 engineering student intern with Olsson's Transmission and Distribution (Power Delivery) team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You could contribute to the intricate network of poles and wires crisscrossing the skies. Or assist with designing the robust, high-powered substations that are vital to our communities. Our work involves more than just improving the visual landscape; we upgrade electrical systems to meet future energy demands. From conception to completion, our skilled engineers and technicians bring these essential projects to life. You’ll assist with project design using AutoCAD, perform research, write technical reports, and if needed, travel to job sites for observation.
Join us in designing impactful, sustainable solutions, and take pride in driving by a project, knowing you played a key role in its creation. Olsson is not just engineering a brighter future; we're creating a legacy of excellence in power engineering, committed to quality and client satisfaction.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and math skills
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
Olsson offers a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive:
Paid holidays and volunteer time off
Mentorship from our experienced staff
Exposure to members of our executive team through our webinar series
Networking opportunities through local office events
Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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