Electrical Engineering Intern: Power Systems & Testing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Community connection

Retirement savings

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) offers internship opportunities in Illinois that balance class schedules with meaningful, real-world projects. Interns gain hands-on experience by testing, documenting results, and learning SEL processes and hardware, while contributing to protective relays and automation workflows.

Interns work cooperatively in a team, with managers who help arrange flexible schedules during the school year.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and scripting 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).

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 skills

Power systems

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Windows & serial software

Relays & controllers

Visio

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Serial port software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) offers internship opportunities in Illinois that balance class schedules with meaningful, real-world projects. Interns gain hands-on experience by testing, documenting results, and learning SEL processes and hardware, while contributing to protective relays and automation workflows.

Interns work cooperatively in a team, with managers who help arrange flexible schedules during the school year.