Protection & Automation Engineer Intern — Spring 2027

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Protection & Automation Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027, based near Wendell, NC. The program rotates through Protection & Automation teams to expose you to the full project lifecycle and engineering activities.

The role requires pursuing an EE/CE/Power Systems degree, ability to work up to 29 hours weekly, and US work authorization. On-site presence varies by team placement, with hands-on testing and design exposure.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work part-time (up to 29 hours per week) during spring 2027.
• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship and within 50 miles of Wendell, NC.
• On-site work requirement will vary by team placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of protection relays, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Support engineering design with AC/DC schematics and wiring/logic diagrams.
• Use digital twin technology to simulate protection relay signals in a virtual environment.
• Contribute to projects involving microgrids, PV, and battery storage.
• Support proposal development and post-delivery activities within PPA teams.

Skills

US work authorization

Part-time availability

Education

Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Power Systems

Tools

Protection relays testing

RTUs & HMIs

AC/DC schematics

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Protection & Automation Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027, based near Wendell, NC. The program rotates through Protection & Automation teams to expose you to the full project lifecycle and engineering activities.

The role requires pursuing an EE/CE/Power Systems degree, ability to work up to 29 hours weekly, and US work authorization. On-site presence varies by team placement, with hands-on testing and design exposure.