Automation Engineer Intern
Posted on 9/4/2025

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Compensation Overview
$19.50 - $32.50/hr
Moscow, ID, USA
In Person
The internship is located at SEL’s corporate office in Eastern Washington.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for a Automation Engineering Internship with our R&D Protection Systems department in Pullman, WA. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are a current student looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical/Automarion Engineering skills, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you!
As a Automation Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
Providing Technical support for SEL staff & customers.
Developing and maintaining knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
Performing testing on new and existing technology.
Documenting and communicating test results.
This job might be for you if:
You are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least two years of technical coursework completed.
You have knowledge of power systems.
You have knowledge of computer networking concepts.
You have experience with programming and script files.
You have practical knowledge of SEL protective relays and automation controllers.
You have the ability to use Microsoft Office software.
You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
You have knowledge of ethernet connections.
Location
Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
Pay Range Data
($19.50 - $32.50 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

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