The EE undergraduates have several opportunities to work as Interns to enhance their Undergraduate Education and Pursue Career of their Dreams by participating in Internship Programs offered by Local Companies. 

Although internships cannot be used to fulfill any  course requirement for the BSEE degree, internship or undergraduate research experience is encouraged. Through these programs, students will have the opportunity to combine their academic studies with the real world industrial and research experience. 

Present openings are listed on this link:

• Current Internship Positions:

  1.    Company Name:   American Power Association

         Job Description: DEED student research grants/internships support students studying in energy-related disciplines, increase awareness of career opportunities in public power, and provide assistance to DEED member utility sponsors.  Each year up to ten, $4,000 student research grants and internships are awarded to students conducting research on an energy-related project.  Students must be sponsored by a DEED member utility and are required to write an abstract and final report at the completion of the project. 

         Required Background: Only students studying in energy-related disciplines from accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada  are eligible for student research grants/internships. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, or citizenship.  Students must obtain a DEED member sponsor for their student research grant/internship.  Find a DEED member utility, and email DEED to request the specific contact information for the utility you wish to approach regarding sponsorship.

         Contact Information: http://www.appanet.org/research/index.cfm?ItemNumber=16257

                               Or Ms. Christina barnes at the EE Department has the form and information.

         Posted Date: 4/27/2007

  2.Company Name:  TXU  Power

         Job Description:

  We are looking for candidates interested in learning the Power generation business.  Our work typically includes projects around turbine/generators, boilers, air pollution control equipment, fuel handling, electrical and mechanical auxiliaries.  On larger projects, our engineers typically manage the work of engineering firms. The engineers, when working in a lead role, will interface with all supporting departments necessary for a successful project - environmental services, maintenance services, plant engineers/maintenance/operations, accounting, fuels, business development, and asset management. The engineers are provided a broad view of the company as they develop their projects.

   

         Required Background: Given the above, we are looking for candidates across the disciplines: mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, civil, and structural engineers.  I would appreciate receiving any resume that you feel appropriate for our business. 

         Contact Information:

  The email address of the person from TXU Power is rjeanes1@txu.com. 

         Posted Date: 5/16/2007