Power Engineering Intern – R&D & Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible class schedules

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Power Engineering Internship in Pullman, Washington. The role is year-round, part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer, offering hands-on experience with power systems, protection concepts, and automation tools.

You will work in SEL's R&D Power & Automation department, supporting staff and customers, performing tests, and documenting results while learning from industry-leading engineers. Internship is based in Pullman, WA.

Qualifications

• You are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least two years of technical coursework completed.
• You have practical knowledge of electrical power systems, including three-phase circuits analysis and power flow.
• You have some knowledge of power systems operation, control and protection concepts.
• You have some experience with MATLAB, Simulink or PSCAD for power systems simulation.
• You are willing to learn more about SEL protective relays and automation controllers.
• You have the ability to use Microsoft Office software.
• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing Technical support to SEL staff & customers.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Developing automation tools to support power system analysis, testing, and engineering workflows.
• Performing testing on new and existing technology.
• Documenting and communicating test results.

Skills

Electrical power systems

MATLAB/Simulink/PSCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Power Engineering Internship in Pullman, Washington. The role is year-round, part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer, offering hands-on experience with power systems, protection concepts, and automation tools.

You will work in SEL's R&D Power & Automation department, supporting staff and customers, performing tests, and documenting results while learning from industry-leading engineers. Internship is based in Pullman, WA.