Substation Intern, P&C

About the role

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