Field Service Engineer Intern – Power Systems

Eaton; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Field Service Engineer Internship offers hands-on experience in electrical power distribution, with a structured training program and real project work during the summer. Interns will collaborate with leaders across the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems team, delivering solutions for customers and gaining exposure to field assignments.

The internship emphasizes ethics, leadership development, and technical skill growth, preparing you for future roles in Eaton’s global service

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled or received a degree in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a focus in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Prior electrical/power industry related experience
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects for electrical power distribution equipment
• Deliver technical solutions to customers
• Perform complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations
• Gain knowledge in protective relays, power quality measurements, disaster recovery, rotating machinery, and protection & control design
• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Writing & presentation

Leadership experience

Electrical power knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

GPA 2.8+

GPA 3.2+

Tools

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting techniques

Protective relays

Power quality measurements

Control design

Job description

Eaton’s Field Service Engineer Internship offers hands-on experience in electrical power distribution, with a structured training program and real project work during the summer. Interns will collaborate with leaders across the Electrical Engineering Services and Systems team, delivering solutions for customers and gaining exposure to field assignments.

The internship emphasizes ethics, leadership development, and technical skill growth, preparing you for future roles in Eaton’s global service