DEPCOM Summer 2027 Substation Engineer Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Substation Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Bedminster, NJ to gain hands-on experience supporting substation design and engineering for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.

You will assist in developing diagrams and layouts, review vendor drawings, visit sites, perform engineering calculations, and participate in meetings as part of a team of engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting the development and review of substation design documents, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding plans, and equipment layouts.
• Support technical reviews of vendor drawings and equipment submittals for substation components.
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers.
• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and study inputs such as grounding, AC/DC load, and short circuit studies.
• Participate in engineering meetings and help document key decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
• Gain exposure to substation design processes, power systems, and utility‑scale infrastructure.

Skills

Power systems exposure

HV engineering interest

Power/utilities internship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting substation design and engineering activities for utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the development of high‑voltage infrastructure that enables renewable energy generation and grid interconnection. This role is located in Bedminster, NJ.

Our Team

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.

What You Will Do

• Assist in supporting the development and review of substation design documents, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding plans, and equipment layouts
• Support technical reviews of vendor drawings and equipment submittals for substation components
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers
• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and study inputs such as grounding, AC/DC load, and short circuit studies
• Participate in engineering meetings and help document key decisions, action items, and follow-ups
• Gain exposure to substation design processes, power systems, and utility‑scale infrastructure

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to power systems, power electronics, electrical machines, or high‑voltage engineering through coursework, projects or internships
• Familiarity or interest in tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or PSS/E
• Prior internship, co-op, lab, or project experience related to power, utilities, or electrical systems

For this role, we anticipate paying $30 hourly. This role is eligible for overtime.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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