Electrical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Inspiring work

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. offers an internship focused on technical support, testing, and knowledge development within SEL processes and technologies.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation of results, and adherence to SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles, with opportunities to learn about 3-phase power systems and protective relays while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and scripts.
• Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems.
• Working knowledge of emulators and logic analyzers.
• Ability to use MS Windows and serial port terminal emulation software.
• Practical knowledge of SEL protective relays & automation controllers.
• Ability to use Microsoft Visio.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Perform testing on new and existing technology.
• Document and communicate test results.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Programming

Scripting

Power systems

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Windows/terminal

Protective relays

Visio

Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Perform testing on new and existing technology.
• Document and communicate test results.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in programming and script files
• Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
• Working knowledge of emulators and logic analyzers
• Ability to use MS Windows and serial port terminal emulation software
• Practical knowledge of SEL protective relays & automation controllers
• Ability to use Microsoft Visio
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

None

Physical Requirements

None

• 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.

Communication with Applicants

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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.