Power/ Electrical Engineering Intern

About the position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Government Services Department seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for our Power/Electrical Engineering Intern position in Pullman, WA! We develop custom products and do both basic and applied research for the United States Government. If you enjoy diving deep on the fundamentals of power systems and applying creative problem-solving techniques to challenging problems, you'll enjoy working in our department. We've got an array of interesting research going on that will give you a unique opportunity to put your schoolwork into practice and work hands-on with state-of-the-art test equipment and software. We're looking for a full-time summer intern with the option to continue on part-time during subsequent semesters. Both undergraduate and graduate interns are welcome. You must be a U.S. Citizen to work in the Government Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
• Conduct applied research and design experiments using power system equipment and software.
• Document and communicate test results.
• Provide technical support to SEL staff and customers.

Requirements

• You are a US Citizen.
• You have at least two to three years undergraduate studies in electrical engineering.
• You have the ability to work in person full-time during the summer in Pullman.
• You have working knowledge of modern test equipment, (e.g. power supplies, digital oscilloscope).
• You have practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience programming using MATLAB or Python.
• Basic understanding of signals and systems.
• Experience with RTDS/RSCAD, ATP/EMTP-RV, or other power system modeling software.
• The ability to work in person part-time in Pullman during the school year.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
• Real-world experiences that give you an advantage when seeking jobs after graduation.
• Interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
• Wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.