Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

Shine BrightX LLC; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking an intern in electrical engineering to assist in developing technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic electrical engineering principles. You will work with experienced engineers on utility substation design, supporting tasks from one-line diagrams to SCADA and protection systems.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate EE program with graduation planned for 2027 or later and possess solid communication and writing skills, safety awareness,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering program

Tools

MATHCAD

SOLIDWORKS

AUTOCAD

MICROSTATION

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Work closely with experienced engineers on utility substation design.
• Participate in detailed design tasks for substations, including one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and substation layouts.
• Perform design calculations following IEEE, NEC, NESC, and industry standards.
• Assist senior engineers with QA/QC design checks.
• Support design engineers with physical and protection/control design for electric utility substations.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Active enrollment in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering, consulting engineering, or the electric utility industry with a strong desire to advance relevant skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and technology tools.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Preferred qualifications include successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or protection, prior internship and leadership experience, and familiarity with design or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, and Microsoft Excel. Students who have passed or plan to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $22.17 - $29.96 depending on education, experience, and location.