Substation Intern, P&C

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Austin, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineering Intern, Protection and Controls, to join our team. This position will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This internship is for Summer 2027.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
Growing knowledge of profession as demonstrated by involvement in related professional organizations and professional development programs
Basic knowledge of the firm’s policies, practices and procedures
Basic knowledge of software required for position
Good organizational skills
Able to follow general directions and work with limited independence on basic computations

Responsibilities

Development of all project drawings
One-lines
Three-lines
AC/DC schematics
Relay panel elevation and BOM
Control enclosure layout and BOM
Equipment and Relay Panel Wiring diagrams
Communication schematics and connection details
Development of studies / calculations
Station service AC load calculations and transformer sizing
Station battery / charger DC load calculations and sizing
CT Saturation studies
Voltage drop / cable sizing
Assist with development of major equipment specifications
Review P&C deliverables completed by others
Review equipment vendor submittals for conformance with specs and project requirements
Cross discipline checks with other substation / service leads
Attend internal and external project meetings as needed
Assist Project Engineer with procurement and construction support tasks