Student Intern 2027 - Electrical Substation

Cagayan State University; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking a student intern in electrical engineering to assist with substation design tasks in a US-based program. The role emphasizes gaining hands-on experience in layout, grounding, protection, and schematic development within a multidisciplinary design team.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in an ABET‑accredited BSEE, have coursework in power system analysis, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, with unrestricted US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BSEE program at an ABET accredited university.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in power system analysis.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of substation design aspects.
• Design substation layouts, protection, conduit, grounding and cable plans.
• Create single and three-line diagrams, wiring and DC schematics.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transmission line, and graphics disciplines.
• Work with a design team and may be assigned to multiple projects.

Skills

Power system analysis

Communication skills

Legal work authorization

Education

Enrollment in ABET‑accredited BSEE program

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop an understanding of various aspects of Substation Design.
• Design substation physical layouts, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, grounding analysis and design.
• Create single and three-line schematic diagrams, panel wiring, DC schematics, control building and relay panel layouts, and lighting design.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transmission line, and graphics disciplines.
• Work as part of a design team and may be assigned to multiple projects.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enrollment in a BSEE program at an ABET accredited university.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in power system analysis.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.