Transmission Technical Services Intern

Looking for a unique summer opportunity? Sunflower is hiring a Transmission Technical Services Intern for Summer 2027 in either Great Bend, KS or Hays, KS (no remote options). In this position you will gain hands-on experience and further your knowledge by collecting and organizing electrical and mechanical data, supporting preliminary design reviews, and participating in field inspections at energized substations!

Opportunities:

• Work side-by-side with a knowledgeable crew that cares about your individual growth and success.

• Enjoy both time in the field and in the office

• Gain hands-on experience in an electric utility to further your career

• Play a role in providing reliable, affordable energy to people in central and western Kansas.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in engineering technology, industrial technology, geographic information systems (GIS), or related field.

• Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Technician Occupation Selection System (TECH) Test

Refer to the Responsibility Outline for a complete list of qualifications.

EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:

EEI Practice Tests

Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an equal opportunity employer including veterans and disabled persons.