Transmission Intern

repsol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol in Houston offers a twelve-week Transmission Engineering Intern program in Downtown Houston. The internship runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, and focuses on supporting the Transmission Engineering team with grid interconnection assessments for utility-scale renewables.

As an enrolled Electrical Engineering student, you will gain hands-on experience in load flow, interconnection agreements, and data management, while collaborating across multiple teams to advance projects.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Enrolled in a college/university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• Coursework in power systems, transmission systems, power generation, electrical machines or related.
• Basic understanding of electric transmission systems and substations.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of transmission systems and grid interconnection opportunities.
• Assist with transmission planning studies and interconnection requests.
• Prepare reports and analyses summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Team collaboration and independent工作

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Pursuing EE degree

Coursework in power systems / transmission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Profile

In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the U.S. through the acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. This transaction was Repsol's first foray into the U.S. renewables market. In 2024, Repsol made another strategic acquisition of ConnectGen from Quantum Capital Group. Repsol Renewables Services North America ("RRSNA") is targeting to own and operate 3-4 GW of renewable capacity in North America by 2027.

Position

Transmission Engineering Intern

This is a twelve (12) week program starting May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, in Downtown Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Transmission Engineering team in evaluating transmission systems and grid interconnection opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Assist with transmission planning studies, interconnection requests, and grid impact assessments.
• Analyze transmission system data, power flow results, and project-specific technical requirements.
• Support the review of transmission service agreements, interconnection agreements, and utility requirements.
• Assist in evaluating transmission constraints, congestion impacts, and available transmission capacity.
• Participate in the review of power system studies, including load flow, short‑circuit, and stability analyses.
• Support the development and maintenance of transmission project databases, tracking tools, and technical documentation.
• Assist with utility and Independent System Operator (ISO/RTO) correspondence and data requests.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management, and Regulatory teams to support project advancement.
• Participate in technical meetings with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses summarizing transmission‑related findings and recommendations.
• Support due diligence efforts for project acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa.
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Coursework in power systems, transmission systems, power generation, electrical machines, or related disciplines preferred.
• Basic understanding of electric transmission systems, substations, and power system operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran