Electrical Engineering Intern: Power Grid Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services in Charlotte, NC. You will provide solutions to protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide, working on simulators, HMI, PLCs, and tests.

The role includes supporting engineers, developing process knowledge, and researching new tools. Strong writing and teamwork are essential; graduation in 2028 is expected and flexible school-year scheduling is offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least one year of coursework completed.
• Graduating in May or December 2028.
• On-site in Charlotte, NC; Boise, ID in summer; part-time during the school year.
• Experience with 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.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to SEL staff and 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 tests for customer Protection/Automation systems.
• Assisting with HMI creation and 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.

Skills

Programming

Scripting

Windows OS

Serial terminal emulation

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services in Charlotte, NC. You will provide solutions to protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide, working on simulators, HMI, PLCs, and tests.

The role includes supporting engineers, developing process knowledge, and researching new tools. Strong writing and teamwork are essential; graduation in 2028 is expected and flexible school-year scheduling is offered.