Electrical Engineering Intern

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Powell, we’re committed to enhancing lives by delivering reliable power distribution systems across diverse markets, from industrial to renewables. As a global leader, we prioritize our Core Values—Customer First, Respect for Employees, Continuous Improvement, and a “Can-Do” Attitude—to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions that power communities worldwide. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of energy. Internship Overview Powell’s 10-week paid internship program offers college students hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to make an impact through a meaningful project aligned with your field of study. As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you’ll focus on numerous applications, gaining valuable skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Project Focus Intern Project: The Electrical Engineering internship will be focused on Understanding Powell PCR/Module applications while learning the engineering process for Powell Industries. Ideal applicants will be pursuing a degree in Electrical and or Mechanical Engineering. How does this project benefit Powell or your functional area? Future hire that will be able to step in and make contribution within the first 3 months of hiring date. By having new individuals go through and be trained on Powell’s systems, it allows Powell’s process to be reviewed and shown where improvements can be made.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a 4 year degree from an accredited institution BS EE or Electrical Design/ drafter
• Rising Junior or Senior level students continuing their studies in the fall semester
• Possess multi-tasking abilities and strong inter-personal skills.
• High Motivation
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Rising Junior or Senior continuing studies in Fall 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and strong academic standing.
• Team player with strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a dependable, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Review/ Release As-Built drawings: Comments /Mark-ups on As-built PCR drawings.
• Review/ Release Cable Schedule and Equipment list.
• Input/ release Cable and cable tray take offs for purchasing in Powell Systems
• Develop Equipment layout drawings per applicable code and project standards.
• Input/release Equipment for purchasing in Powell Systems.
• Read/ review customer Specifications, upload project clarifications to Powell Project site and participate in a Project Kick off meeting.
• Develop a PCR Specification doc for through use of the Powell Specification program.
• Walkthrough and use of PCR check sheets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for a 10-week summer internship.
• Exposure to a collaborative team environment and meaningful projects.
• Opportunities to interact with Powell’s leadership team.
• Fun social events and community involvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees