• Intern - Transmission Planning Summer

    American Transmission Company (Cottage Grove, WI)


    Summary of Responsibilities:

    Start your career at a Great Place to Work! ATC is looking for a Transmission Planning Intern to support our Transmission System Planning team. As part of this collaborative group, you’ll help assess the present and future needs of the electrical grid. You’ll gain hands-on experience using electrical system models to evaluate system performance and identify solutions that support a reliable and sustainable grid.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support studies that assess transmission system performance and future needs

    • Use electrical system models to analyze grid reliability and capacity

    • Assist in evaluating the impact of renewable energy and emerging technologies

    • Collaborate with internal teams to develop planning strategies and solutions

    • Contribute to reports and documentation that guide long-term system planning

     

    What You’ll Bring

    You’re currently pursuing a degree in:

    • Electrical Engineering

     

    You bring a basic understanding of electric theory, a strong interest in power systems and renewable energy, and a desire to contribute to the future of the electric grid. Your analytical mindset, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit make you a great fit for this opportunity.

     

    Why ATC?

     

    Join a mission-driven organization that’s helping shape the future of energy. ATC offers a flexible, hybrid work environment and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for several years running. You’ll gain real-world experience, contribute to meaningful work, and build skills that support a reliable and sustainable electric grid.

     

    The pay range for this position is $23-27/hr. The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience and academic achievements.

    Number of Openings Available:

    1

    Posting Date:

    2025-08-27

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

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    ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

     

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