Substation Engineering Intern - Power Grid Innovations

HDR, Inc.; Middleton Junction (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking engineering students for hands-on experience in the Power sector, shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered. You will work with expert engineers on substation projects and gain mentorship through early-career programs.

The role emphasizes applying engineering techniques, learning from project managers, and contributing to real-world substation design work while supporting an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Create/modify substation physical drawings including equipment selection & placement.
• Complete grounding studies to mitigate dangerous step & touch potentials within substations.
• Create/modify substation wiring diagram and control schematics according to project scope.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Circuit analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking engineering students for hands-on experience in the Power sector, shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered. You will work with expert engineers on substation projects and gain mentorship through early-career programs.

The role emphasizes applying engineering techniques, learning from project managers, and contributing to real-world substation design work while supporting an employee-owned culture.