Substation Controls Engineering Intern – P&C Focus

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Electrical Engineering Intern to gain real-world experience on challenging power projects in Minnesota.

You will work under the supervision of licensed engineers or project managers, focusing on Protection and Controls within substation design, and creating wiring diagrams and control schematics. The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, attention to detail, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and basic MS Office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Mentor through mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or Project Manager.
• Focus on Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering within substation design.
• Create/modify substation wiring diagrams and control schematics according to project scope.
• Complete AC/DC system calculations based on current/future load.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Engineering software knowledge

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

Engineering software packages

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Electrical Engineering Intern to gain real-world experience on challenging power projects in Minnesota.

You will work under the supervision of licensed engineers or project managers, focusing on Protection and Controls within substation design, and creating wiring diagrams and control schematics. The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, attention to detail, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and basic MS Office.