Substation Engineering Internship

Revamp Engineering

2d • $30 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

Revamp is seeking a Substation Engineering Intern to support utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) interconnection projects. This role focuses on high-voltage substation design and protection systems that connect renewable energy facilities to the grid.
You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop electrical drawings, support the development of protection schemes, and improve internal tools and standards. Ideal candidates are actively pursuing an electrical engineering degree and have academic exposure to power systems, with prior internship experience considered a plus.
Internship Program Details
• Twelve-week full-time summer program, remote or in-office if local.
• Approximately 40 hours per week during the summer term.
• Schedule flexibility may be available to accommodate academic calendars.
• Interns work under the direction of a designated manager.
• Interns may be evaluated for future full-time employment opportunities upon graduation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Responsibilities
• Assist in the design of high-voltage substations used to interconnect utility-scale solar and BESS projects to transmission and distribution systems.
• Prepare and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD with accuracy and efficiency.
• Support development and refinement of protection and control scheme templates.
• Incorporate markups and redlines from senior engineers into construction and interconnection drawing packages.
• Develop knowledge of equipment selection and electrical requirements for stepping up medium-voltage systems to high-voltage points of interconnection.
• Support preparation of interconnection application drawings and documentation.
• Assist in creating and improving internal instructional documentation related to substation and protection design.
• Apply foundational electrical engineering principles learned through academic coursework.
• Support automation initiatives using tools such as Excel (including VBA), SQL, Python, Substation Design Suite, or similar platforms to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Perform routine technical work under close supervision.
Collaboration & Team Support
• Manage time effectively across assigned design and drafting tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers and cross-functional team members to clarify project requirements.
• Participate in internal project and design review meetings as needed.
• Receive direction on technical challenges and incorporate feedback into revisions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.
Additional Responsibilities
• Perform essential duties, including meeting project deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned or directed.
About Revamp
Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier employee-owned engineering design firm dedicated to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects. Our team is united by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a workplace where talented people can make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.
As employee-owners, we take pride in building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability where every individual’s contribution drives both company success and personal growth. Revamp engineers have supported the design of more than 10% of the utility-scale solar generation capacity in the us since 2020, contributing directly to the renewable energy transformation.
So much more than just an engineering firm; we are a diverse, international team of immigrants, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, travelers and problem-solvers who bring curiosity and creativity to everything we do. For more information, visit www.revamp-eng.com

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 60 completed semester hours.
• Academic exposure to power systems, substations, or protection and control concepts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD; ability to efficiently create and modify electrical drawings.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently while working under supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• GPA of 3.2/4.0 or higher.
• Coursework or internship experience in power transmission, distribution, or substation design.
• Exposure to high-voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, relays, and switchgear.
• Basic programming experience in Python, VBA, SQL, or similar tools.
• Experience with drafting for electrical construction or engineering design projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of high-voltage substations used to interconnect utility-scale solar and BESS projects to transmission and distribution systems.
• Prepare and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD with accuracy and efficiency.
• Support development and refinement of protection and control scheme templates.
• Incorporate markups and redlines from senior engineers into construction and interconnection drawing packages.
• Develop knowledge of equipment selection and electrical requirements for stepping up medium-voltage systems to high-voltage points of interconnection.
• Support preparation of interconnection application drawings and documentation.
• Assist in creating and improving internal instructional documentation related to substation and protection design.
• Apply foundational electrical engineering principles learned through academic coursework.
• Support automation initiatives using tools such as Excel (including VBA), SQL, Python, Substation Design Suite, or similar platforms to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Perform routine technical work under close supervision.
• Manage time effectively across assigned design and drafting tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers and cross-functional team members to clarify project requirements.
• Participate in internal project and design review meetings as needed.
• Receive direction on technical challenges and incorporate feedback into revisions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.
• Perform essential duties, including meeting project deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ($30–35 per hour).
• Exposure to high-voltage substation and renewable energy interconnection projects.
• Mentorship from experienced power systems engineers.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects supporting the energy transition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern