Electrical Engineering Intern (Power Substations)

Do you want to have an opportunity to expand your skills and teamwork?  Looking for a company that will provide a great chance for real-world training and skill development?  POWER Engineers can help you reach your career goals in an environment that promotes professional growth and encourages innovative ideas.

POWER Engineers is an engineering and environmental consulting firm.  Our services range from power distribution, design, and generation to facilities, visualization, and much more.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a talented electrical engineering student for a summer 2025 internship. Under the guidance of multiple experienced engineers, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of utility substation design. Responsibilities will include detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage utility substations to include one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layout, etc. The position may also include performing design calculations in accordance with industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc., assisting senior engineers with QA/QC design checks, and assisting design engineers with design efforts for electric utility substation physical and protection/control design.

This position reports to our Portland, Oregon office located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location.

In addition to working under the guidance of experienced team members, the selected intern will also participate in sessions designed to develop your skills and provide networking opportunities.  Those sessions include:

Professional Development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, building a LinkedIn profile, and more. Early Talent Speaker Series where leaders speak to interns about their role, vision for the company, and career path, offer career advice, and a Q&A session. Fun Friday activities where interns company-wide join to network and have some fun while doing it. Required Education/Experience Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or renewable energy engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship Desired Education/Experience Minimum of a 3.00 GPA Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is a plus.     Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks. Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus. Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position. Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. 

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

Base Salary Range:  $20-30/hr

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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