Substation Controls Intern - Power Systems

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Mentoring programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR seeks an intern for Substation Electrical Engineering in Minnesota. You will gain real-world experience on exciting substations projects, focusing on P&C engineering, wiring diagrams, and schematic creation under supervision of a PE/PM.

Preferred candidates are engineering students with GPA 3.0+, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and basic MS Office proficiency. Local candidates are encouraged to apply for a full‑time temporary role in Saint Louis Park.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving is essential.
• Basic MS Office skills required.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with substation design and Protection & Controls engineering.
• Create/modify substation wiring diagrams and control schematics per project scope.
• Perform AC/DC system calculations based on current/future load.
• Complete assignments under supervision of a professional engineer or project manager.
• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Engineering student

2 years towards degree GPA 3.0+

Job description

HDR seeks an intern for Substation Electrical Engineering in Minnesota. You will gain real-world experience on exciting substations projects, focusing on P&C engineering, wiring diagrams, and schematic creation under supervision of a PE/PM.

Preferred candidates are engineering students with GPA 3.0+, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and basic MS Office proficiency. Local candidates are encouraged to apply for a full‑time temporary role in Saint Louis Park.