Electrical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for Engineering Services in Boise, Idaho.

You will support staff and customers, develop knowledge of SEL processes, and perform testing on new and existing technology in a fast-paced power systems environment. The role requires a student in Electrical Engineering with at least one year of coursework, capable of on-site work, and with programming experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least one year of technical coursework completed.
• Willing to work on-site in Boise, ID full-time during summer and part-time during school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Perform testing on new and existing technology.
• Assist engineers with electrical enclosure and test rack creation.
• Develop simulators and perform tests for customer Protection/Automation systems.
• Assist with HMI creation, PLC programming.
• Assist with Power system studies and SEL relay settings.
• Perform research into and testing on new tools and technologies.

Skills

Programming

Scripting

3-phase power systems

Emulators

Logic analyzers

MS Windows

Serial port terminal emulation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Serial port terminal software

MS Windows

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Performing testing on new and existing technology.
• Assisting engineers with electrical enclosure and test rack creation.
• Developing simulators and performing test for customer Protection/Automation systems.
• Assisting with HMI creation, PLC programming.
• Assisting with Power system studies and SEL relay settings.
• Performing research into and testing on new tools and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position might be for you if you:

• Are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed, and graduating in May or December 2028
• Are able to work on-site in Boise, ID full-time in the summer & part-time during the school year.
• Experience in programming and script files
• Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
• Have working knowledge of emulators and logic analyzers
• Are able to use MS Windows and serial port terminal emulation software
• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Are able to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Have background check results satisfactory to SEL & negative drug test result(s)

Location Information

This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns. School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year. We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation. We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation. Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 per hour

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.