Shelbea Russell completed a summer 2016 internship with Woodard & Curran in their Power Engineering Service Line in Portland, ME. She gained exposure to various power engineering projects through site visits and learned about real-world applications of concepts from her mechanical engineering studies, including combined heat and power (CHP), energy audits, and AutoCAD. Russell appreciated gaining practical experience and advice that she can apply to further her career goals of working as a mechanical engineer after graduating in May 2017.