Power Systems Control Intern

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned firm, is seeking a summer intern for the Power Systems Control team in Chicago. You will support electrical design, create AutoCAD drawings, and assist with testing, commissioning, and integration of control systems for macro and microgrid projects.

The internship emphasizes hands-on project work, collaboration with seasoned engineers, and exposure to real-world power system controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Interest in SCADA protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical design drawings (one-line, three-line, wiring diagrams).
• Create/update electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing and on-site commissioning.
• Collaborate with hardware team on test environments and hardware like relays and controllers.
• Develop communication libraries for GridMaster Microgrid Control System.
• Document engineering work and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Electrical Engineering - in-progress

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA familiarity (Modbus, DNP3)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company , a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Hybrid)

Full-Time Summer 2026 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

This position is for a summer intern in the Power Systems Control team. Our team works on advanced engineering projects such as commercial and industrial facilities, renewable energy sites, microgrid systems, distribution automation systems, and standalone islanded systems. Work within the team includes developing drawings, preparing specifications, electrical system design, power system controls design and programming, factory acceptance testing, and on-site system commissioning. The intern will be responsible for contributing to project engineering efforts and working closely with multiple team members to directly support project work. All delivered work will be supervised, but the position requires someone with a self-motivated work ethic and dedication to tackle complex problems. The intern will report to the Manager of Power Systems Control in the Engineering Solutions department and will be based in S&C's Chicago, IL headquarters.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop an understanding of how to read and interpret electrical design drawings, including one-line, three-line, communication, and wiring diagrams.
• Create and update electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.
• Work closely with team members during Factory Acceptance Testing of S&C manufactured equipment, including assisting with developing the procedures and performing physical testing of the equipment.
• Work in the hardware lab to design and implement test environments for real-world applications, communicate with hardware such as protective relays, automation controllers, and microgrid control systems.
• Design and develop communication libraries for the GridMaster Microgrid Control System to interact with S&C manufactured equipment and third-party devices.
• Develop an understanding of the lifecycle of power system control development, from initial design through final commissioning.
• Document and communicate effectively to internal stakeholders including writing reports and delivering presentations.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with or interest in SCADA protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
• Familiarity with or interest in electrical power generation, distribution, and/or microgrids.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing programs is a plus.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based work for extended periods during the workday.

Occasionally required to walk moderate distances within an office or site environment.

Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office productivity equipment.

Occasionally required to ascend or descend stairs within an office or site environment.

Frequently required to observe details at close range when working with screens, reports, system consoles, and documentation.

Frequently required to communicate in person, by phone, and through virtual collaboration tools.

Occasionally required to travel for meetings, training, audits, project work, or site support as business needs require.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or