HV Substation Engineer - Engineering Grad in Training

LS Power; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Power seeks an electrical engineering student nearing graduation to join as a Substation Engineer intern. You will participate in the development, design, construction, and operation of high-voltage substations, gaining hands-on experience with protection, control, and project delivery.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with engineering teams, and exposure to cost and schedule estimates, procurement, and construction support across existing and new substations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with expected graduation Dec 2026 or May 2027.
• Understanding of electric-power systems from coursework, internships, or projects.
• Interest in high-voltage substation engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Ability to perform technical analyses and explain conclusions clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support substation engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Review and develop substation design packages and layouts.
• Assist with protection and control designs and studies.
• Contribute to project cost and schedule estimates.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction contract management.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (expected Dec 2026/May 2027)

Job description

LS Power seeks an electrical engineering student nearing graduation to join as a Substation Engineer intern. You will participate in the development, design, construction, and operation of high-voltage substations, gaining hands-on experience with protection, control, and project delivery.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with engineering teams, and exposure to cost and schedule estimates, procurement, and construction support across existing and new substations.