Power Hardware Engineer - Intern

S&C Electric Company - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Intern

Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Power Hardware Engineer Intern at S&C Electric Company is a pivotal role designed for students pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. This internship offers hands-on experience in underground power hardware engineering, where the intern will support the integration of power hardware subsystems and contribute to product testing and design modifications. The position emphasizes collaboration within a team environment and provides opportunities for professional growth in a company dedicated to employee ownership and development.

Responsibilities

• Solve design and manufacturing related problems through use of fundamental engineering calculations and theory.
• Modify existing designs or develop new designs of components and subsystems, under the direction of senior engineering personnel.
• Conduct studies and make analysis, interpretations, and conclusions under guidance and supervision.
• Coordinate and perform product testing under guidance and supervision.
• Prepare technical reports for internal customers.
• Work within a team environment including interacting with other engineering and design professionals and members of the global sourcing, production planning, manufacturing, and assembly groups.

Requirements

• Must be in good standing as a student at the Bachelor's or Master's degree level at an accredited university majoring in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major.
• Comfortable commuting to and working onsite at S&C Electric HQ in Rogers Park, Chicago IL.
• Ability to work Full-Time in Summer 2025 for a minimum of 10 weeks.
• Excellent communication skills and basic math/bookkeeping skills.
• Familiarity with Microstation, AutoCad and/or other CAD software.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel.
• Ability to work in teams and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Competency in Microsoft software products (Word, Excel, etc).

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship/co-op experience.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, specifically 3D modeling.
• Experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing, including GD&T.
• Very good interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to complete multiple projects and meet milestones.

Benefits

• Competitive complete benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA
• Basic Life
• Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities