Protection & Automation Electrical Engineering Internship (Spring 2027)

About the role

This internship offers hands-on experience in protection and automation engineering, focusing on protection relays, RTUs, HMIs, and microgrid projects. It also includes support for customer proposals and post-delivery project work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of protection relays, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Serving as a technical assistant in engineering design processes by working with AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, signal lists, and communication network diagrams.
• Utilizing digital twin technology to simulate and test protection relay signals in a virtual environment.
• Contributing to projects involving microgrids and renewable technologies, such as photovoltaic and battery storage systems.
• Supporting the development of customer proposals by understanding the technical scope and translating it into engineering effort, cost, and deliverables.
• Assisting with post-delivery project support, including warranty, issue resolution, and customer case coordination.
• Gaining experience with testing automation panels, supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and working in the Power & Automation laboratory.
• Building familiarity with Siemens electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, breakers, transformers, and related systems.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field. Graduates must be between May 2027 and December 2027.
• Available to work part-time during the spring 2027 semester. Candidates graduating after spring 2027 will have the option to transition to a full-time internship (40 hours per week) during summer 2027.
• Must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide housing or relocation support.
• Likely to be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.
• On-site requirement will vary based on team placement, as will expected working hours.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in using Siemens electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, breakers, transformers, and related systems.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.

Benefits

• Eligibility to contribute into Siemens' 401K program.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour for first time Interns or $25.50 per hour for returning Interns. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

The internship is available during the spring 2027 semester, with on-site requirements varying based on team placement and expected working hours.