Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Internship

Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier engineering design firm focused on large-scale renewable energy projects. We are committed to doing our part in the energy transition and providing a welcoming workplace for talented people ready to make a real difference in fighting climate change. We deliver industry-defining renewable energy solutions that span from development to energization. Since 2020, Revamp engineers have designed more than 10% of all solar generation capacity installed in the US. In total, Revamp has designed 15+ Gigawatts for construction. That’s roughly 3 million homes worth of generation.

The Revamp team is a diverse group of primarily remote, US-based employees from the East Coast to The Aloha State of Hawaii! We are artists, immigrants, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, and travelers who embrace innovation and collaboration.

Intern Program Overview

• The twelve-week full-time summer program is performed either fully remotely or in-office if local. The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the student’s summer vacation.
• A part-time or coop arrangement may be possible during the Spring/Fall 2024 academic terms.
• Interns will individually work under the direction of their managers.
• Hourly-based, paid internship, approximately 40 hours per week during the summer.
• At the completion of the program, the intern may be evaluated and considered for possible future full-time employment upon graduation.

Internship Description:

• Grow in knowledge of equipment and electrical requirements for stepping up a medium-voltage solar and BESS power plant to a high-voltage point of interconnection for various utilities across the United States.
• Work directly with senior management in substation design to optimize the electrical protection scheme templates and tools.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Excel to produce electrical drawings for interconnection applications.
• From knowledge acquired during the internship, create and improve useful instructional documentation for high-voltage electrical design.
• Implement and test training plans and tools to streamline departmental resources.
• Enhance automation in substation electrical design using Substation Design Suite, SQL, Python, Visual Basic (Excel Macros), or other programming languages.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Work under the direction of full-time staff.
• Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed. May be required to support other branches of Revamp in substation or solar design.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Minimum 60 semester hours completed in a relevant field such as electrical engineering.
• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level ABET-accredited engineering program with a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, including understanding layers, dynamic blocks, attributes, etc. is desired. AutoCAD Certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and theories for high-voltage substation equipment is preferred but not required.
• Coursework or prior internship experience in power transmission or distribution is desired.
• Prior Computer Aided Design and Programming coursework is desired.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Efficient time management – must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.

Disclaimer

All offers of employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. are contingent on the completion of a background check. Revamp Engineering Inc. conducts these background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Applicants will be: 1) provided with appropriate written notice of the background check, 2) asked to authorize the background check before it is performed, and 3) provided the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.