
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Electrical Engineering Intern in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
The Engineering Services team partners with utilities, industrial customers, and internal teams to deliver protection, automation, and control solutions. The team supports projects from initial studies through design, implementation, testing, and commissioning. Engineers collaborate closely to solve complex challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.
This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 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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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Legacy
Over forty years after introducing the first digital protective relay, our devices, software, and systems are found in 173 countries around the world.
Customer Focus
From our headquarters in Pullman, Washington, we partner with public utilities and private industry all over the world to offer the industry’s top, 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as our products remain in service.
Impact
SEL innovations continue to advance the global power grid—modernizing and protecting access to power for an increasingly diverse array of communities and global partners.
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