Electrical Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services, you will provide solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. This role is intended for current students and includes technical support, technology testing, and communicating test results. Intern schedules can be arranged flexibly around classes and studying, with part-time work during the school year. Interns contribute work that adds value and gains real-world experience; interns are frequently hired for full-time roles after graduation, though this is not guaranteed. The Engineering Services team partners with utilities, industrial customers, and internal teams to deliver protection, automation, and control solutions. It supports projects from initial studies through design, implementation, testing, and commissioning, with engineers collaborating to solve complex challenges and ensure successful project delivery. SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Its technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. The company’s mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

Experience in programming and script files.
Practical knowledge of three-phase power systems.
Working knowledge of emulators and logic analyzers.
Ability to use MS Windows and serial port terminal emulation software.
Practical knowledge of SEL protective relays and automation controllers.
Ability to use Microsoft Visio.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Satisfactory background check results.
Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to SEL staff and customers.
Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL processes and technologies.
Test new and existing technology.
Document and communicate test results.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand, create, and simplify.
Perform other duties as assigned.