Electrical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Wellbeing resources

Community connections

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support staff and customers with testing, documentation, and knowledge development. The role emphasizes applying SEL values, and world-class manufacturing principles while learning SEL protective relays and automation controllers.

You will work in Pullman, WA, with flexible scheduling during the school year and potential for full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and scripting
• 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)
• Physical requirements: None

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 knowledge

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Windows

Serial port terminal emulation

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Microsoft Visio

Job description

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

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

This job might be for you if:

• 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)
• Physical Requirements None

Location Information - Pullman, WA SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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.