Intern Engineer

Description

The Intern Engineer supports one of RLC Engineering’s core technical teams, Power System Studies, Protection & Control, Civil/Structural & T&D, Substation Design, and Power Generation Studies based on the intern’s background and interests. This position provides hands-on experience in consulting engineering within the electric utility industry. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, gaining exposure to design, analysis, and project coordination while learning how their discipline contributes to the overall power system infrastructure.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• •Assist project teams with engineering design, analysis, and documentation within the assigned department.
• •Support engineers in preparing technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and project reports.
• •Participate in on-site field trips to observe real-world power systems.
• •Contribute to project organization, file management, and quality control processes.
• •Work collaboratively with team members and mentors across disciplines to support project coordination and learning.
• •Engage in RLC’s intern development opportunities, including training sessions, field tours, and professional growth activities.

Required Qualifications

• •Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or a related Engineering field from an accredited institution.
• •Completed at least two years of coursework in a relevant engineering program.
• •Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• •Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• •Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, or power system modeling tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in the utility, power, or infrastructure industries.
• •Demonstrated interest in consulting engineering or renewable energy systems.
• •Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from hands-on project work.

Physical Requirements

• •Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• •Ability to stand or sit for 8 hours, occasionally move, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• •Walk grounds/property regularly; use repetitive manual dexterity.