DEPCOM Summer 2027 Substation Engineer Intern

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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer Intern for Summer 2027.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting substation design and engineering activities for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the development of high-voltage infrastructure that enables renewable energy generation and grid interconnection.

This role is located in Bedminster, NJ.

Our Team

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services.

DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans.

Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.

What You Will Do


* Assist in supporting the development and review of substation design documents, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding plans, and equipment layouts


* Support technical reviews of vendor drawings and equipment submittals for substation components


* Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers


* Assist in preparing engineering calculations and study inputs such as grounding, AC/DC load, and short circuit studies


* Participate in engineering meetings and help document key decisions, action items, and follow-ups


* Gain exposure to substation design processes, power systems, and utility-scale infrastructure

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline


* Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead


* Exposure to power systems, power electronics, electrical machines, or high-voltage engineering through coursework, projects or internships


* Familiarity or interest in tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or PSS/E


* Prior internship, co-op, lab, or project experience related to power, utilities, or electrical systems

For this role, we anticipate paying $30 hourly.

This role is eligible for overtime.

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