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Substation Intern, P&C

CompanyWESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist experienced professionals with the development of substation project drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts. They will also perform engineering calculations, review vendor submittals, and support procurement and construction tasks.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1752
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 generations to come. 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. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-company We reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.
About the Role

Description

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

Required Experience:

• 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


Duties and Responsibilities:

As an intern at Westwood, you will work alongside experienced professionals to learn about and help with the following tasks involved in a typical renewable substation project.

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

     



Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringSubstation DesignProtection And ControlsAC/DC SchematicsRelay Panel WiringLoad CalculationsTransformer SizingCT Saturation StudiesCable SizingTechnical DrawingProject ProcurementConstruction SupportRenewable EnergyEngineering Software
Categories
EngineeringEnergy