Substation Engineering Intern

TRC Companies, Inc. • Augusta, ME

19h

About The Position

TRC is seeking motivated Substation Engineering Interns for its Summer 2027 internship program, based out of the Augusta, Maine office. The role is a paid, full-time position expected to run from June through August 2027, with flexible dates. Interns work under Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists. The position may lead to a full-time role after graduation. Compensation is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour, varying with experience, education, skills, location, and other compensable factors. The employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, subject to company, business segment, and individual performance. Intern benefits are provided in accordance with applicable laws in the employee’s state or country of residence.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Be a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team, with demonstrated oral communication, professional judgment, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and benefit from professional judgment and critique.
• Ability and willingness to solve problems and overcome issues.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Must have taken coursework in power, power systems, and/or circuits.
• Must possess a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engineering software applications such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, ESRI, MicroStation, Bluebeam, Aspen, or SolidWorks; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support project tasks, including regulatory requirements and reviews, estimates, research, and procurement support.
• Assist substation engineers with design work and project calculations.
• Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation.
• Support preparation of client reports, plans, and specifications.
• Work on field assignments as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Drive occasionally as part of project responsibilities.

Benefits

• Intern benefits in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state or country of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against applicable key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern