Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Inspiring work

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Printed Circuit Board Team in Pullman, WA. You will gain hands-on experience with PCB-related electrical simulation and analysis while working alongside experienced engineers.

You will contribute to signal integrity and power integrity projects, analyze and communicate results, and help improve engineering workflows and documentation.

Qualifications

• You are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least two years of technical coursework completed.
• You have strong proficiency in circuit analysis.
• Experience in programming and script files.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with signal integrity and power integrity simulations of printed circuit board layouts and interconnect structures using PCB Design CAD tools.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Document simulation methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering workflows and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members on technical projects.

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Printed Circuit Board Team. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with PCB‑related electrical simulation and analysis while working alongside experienced engineers. You will contribute to signal integrity and power integrity projects, analyze and communicate results, and help improve engineering workflows and documentation.

This is an in‑office position located in Pullman, WA and is ideal for a local university student who is available to work full‑time during the summer and part‑time during the academic year.

Typical Day

• Assist engineers with signal integrity and power integrity simulations of printed circuit board layouts and interconnect structures using PCB Design CAD tools.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Document simulation methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering workflows and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members on technical projects.

Qualifications

• You are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least two years of technical coursework completed
• You have strong proficiency in circuit analysis
• Experience in programming and script files
• 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

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high‑quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small‑town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

• 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. Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 hourly. Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk with your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

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.