Substation Engineering Intern

TRC Companies • Lakewood, CO

66d • $19 - $28

About The Position

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Substation Engineering Interns for our Summer 2026 intern program out of our Lakewood, CO Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2026 (flexible). This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pursuing bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work both independently and in a project team with demonstrated oral communication, professional judgement and team building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn, and benefit from professional judgment and critique.
• Willing to be a problem solver and overcome issues along the way.

Nice To Haves

• The candidate should have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Has taken any Power, Power Systems, and/or Circuit courses
• Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, MicroStation, Bluebeam, Aspen, SolidWorks etc.) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc.
• Assisting substations engineers in design work and project calculations
• Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentation
• Support the preparation of reports, plans and specifications for client
• May work on field assignments as needed
• Work closely with the engineering staff to support ongoing projects in the discipline of Substation Engineering and Protection & Control Engineering.
• Tasks will vary depending on project status but will include (but not limited to): drafting, wiring, schematic development, Bill of Material support, physical station design, panel layouts, Project Status call participation, etc.
• Will be supported by leaders, mentors and teammates
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree