Electrical Engineering Intern - Substation

Description

Westwood Professional Services

The Substation Electrical Engineering Intern will join a substation engineering team designing new and upgraded substations for public and private electric utility clients. Projects range from relay and protection upgrades at existing facilities to full electrical design packages for new transmission and distribution substations. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply electrical engineering coursework to the equipment, protection, and control systems that keep the electric grid running reliably. 

As an Electrical Substation Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards, including IEEE, NESC, and NEC, in the development of one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and equipment specifications. The intern will assist Senior Engineers with power system studies and equipment selection, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of substation design from concept through construction support. 

Requirements

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist engineers in the preparation of substation one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and protection and control schematics. 
• Support the development of equipment specifications, bills of material, and construction drawings for substation design projects. 
• Assist with power system studies, including short circuit, protective relay coordination, and grounding grid analyses. 
• Help prepare physical layout and structural drawings for substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, and switchgear. 
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and other design disciplines to support integrated substation design packages. 
• Travel to substation project sites as necessary to gather field data and support commissioning or construction activities. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate Electrical Engineering program. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members. 
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment. 
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion, including within energized substation environments under supervision. 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration: 

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in substation, power systems, or electrical engineering. 
• Experience with technical design software including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SKM, ETAP, or CYME. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.