Power Systems Control Intern

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

3d•$22 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! This position is for a summer intern in the Power Systems Control team. Our team works on advanced engineering projects such as commercial and industrial facilities, renewable energy sites, microgrid systems, distribution automation systems, and standalone islanded systems. Work within the team includes developing drawings, preparing specifications, electrical system design, power system controls design and programming, factory acceptance testing, and on-site system commissioning. The intern will be responsible for contributing to project engineering efforts and working closely with multiple team members to directly support project work. All delivered work will be supervised, but the position requires someone with a self-motivated work ethic and dedication to tackle complex problems. The intern will report to the Manager of Power Systems Control in the Engineering Solutions department and will be based in S&C’s Chicago, IL headquarters.

Requirements

In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Familiarity with or interest in SCADA protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
Familiarity with or interest in electrical power generation, distribution, and/or microgrids.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of how to read and interpret electrical design drawings, including one-line, three-line, communication, and wiring diagrams.
Create and update electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.
Work closely with team members during Factory Acceptance Testing of S&C manufactured equipment, including assisting with developing the procedures and performing physical testing of the equipment.
Work in the hardware lab to design and implement test environments for real-world applications, communicate with hardware such as protective relays, automation controllers, and microgrid control systems.
Design and develop communication libraries for the GridMaster Microgrid Control System to interact with S&C manufactured equipment and third-party devices.
Develop an understanding of the lifecycle of power system control development, from initial design through final commissioning.
Document and communicate effectively to internal stakeholders including writing reports and delivering presentations.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).