Substation Intern, P&C

Westwood Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineering Intern, Protection and Controls, to join our Renewables Division. This internship is for Summer 2027.

You will work alongside experienced professionals on renewable substation projects, developing drawings, studies, and equipment specifications under supervision to gain practical, hands-on experience in protection and control systems. This paid internship offers exposure to project delivery, coordination with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Basic knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop project drawings: one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics.
• Create relay panel elevation and BOM.
• Develop control enclosure layout and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare equipment and relay panel wiring diagrams.
• Prepare communication schematics and connection details.
• Develop studies/calculations: load, transformer sizing, CT saturation, voltage drop.
• Review P&C deliverables and vendor submittals.
• Attend project meetings and assist Project Engineer with procurement/construction tasks.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Basic software knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Electrical design tools

Job description

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineering Intern, Protection and Controls, to join our team. This position will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Job Type Internship

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineering Intern, Protection and Controls, to join our team. This position will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This internship is for Summer 2027.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
• Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
• Growing knowledge of profession as demonstrated by involvement in related professional organizations and professional development programs
• Basic knowledge of the firm’s policies, practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of software required for position
• Good organizational skills
• Able to follow general directions and work with limited independence on basic computations

Duties And Responsibilities

As an intern at Westwood, you will work alongside experienced professionals to learn about and help with the following tasks involved in a typical renewable substation project.

Development of all project drawings

• One-lines
• Three-lines
• AC/DC schematics
• Relay panel elevation and BOM
• Control enclosure layout and BOM
• Equipment and Relay Panel Wiring diagrams
• Communication schematics and connection details

Development of studies / calculations

• Station service AC load calculations and transformer sizing
• Station battery / charger DC load calculations and sizing
• CT Saturation studies
• Voltage drop / cable sizing

Assist with development of major equipment specifications

• Review P&C deliverables completed by others
• Review equipment vendor submittals for conformance with specs and project requirements
• Cross discipline checks with other substation / service leads
• Attend internal and external project meetings as needed
• Assist Project Engineer with procurement and construction support tasks