Engineering Intern

SEL Engineering Services; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Community connection

Retirement savings

Job summary

SEL Engineering Services in Pullman, WA is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in hardware engineering within our Protection Systems Forensics team. This role focuses on real-world electronics challenges and protective systems in the electric power sector.

You will help design, develop, and debug analog and digital circuits, collaborate with engineers, and document results under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and VNAs.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to solve real-world technical problems.
• Assist in design, development, and debugging of analog/digital circuits.
• Participate in projects to improve engineering processes and tooling.
• Document findings and present project outcomes under mentorship.
• Contribute to team discussions and learn practical applications.

Skills

Self-learning

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

AC/DC power supplies

Vector-network analyzers

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and curious Engineering Intern to join our team for a hands-on learning experience with real-world engineering challenges. This internship will focus on hardware engineering supporting our Protection Systems Forensics team in Pullman, WA. In this internship you will contribute to projects that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Candidates who can work part-time during this academic year and full-time during the summer are encouraged to apply.

A typical day as an Engineering Intern might include:

• Collaborating with engineering teams to solve real-world technical problems.
• Assisting in the design, development, and debugging of analog/digital circuits.
• Participating in project work enhancing the efficiency and capabilities of engineering processes.
• Learning through mentorship and practical application.
• Documenting findings, contributing to team discussions, and presenting project outcomes.

This job might be for you if:

• You are an excellent self-learner and have a passion for learning and delving into topics that are within and outside of your technical focus area.
• You are detail-oriented and tend to seek a deeper understanding of any subject material.
• You have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication and work well in a highly collaborative environment.
• You are a Hardware Engineering candidate who: Is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Applies circuit theory effectively in real-world applications.
• Is interested in troubleshooting complex hardware failures.
• Has experience with lab equipment such as AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, vector-network analyzers, etc.

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.

Location

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.

Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.