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TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy. We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
Intern, Electrical Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
134 days ago
Salary
$25 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Intern, Electrical Engineering
Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Role Description TerraForm Power is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to support the Engineering and Operations teams in maintaining and improving protection systems across our renewable energy portfolio. During this internship, you will gain hands-on exposure to power system protection, substation assets, and regulatory compliance requirements within a large-scale renewable energy platform. The role will focus on: - Analyzing protection system maintenance records - Supporting the development of standardized documentation and maintenance programs - Assisting with compliance efforts related to NERC PRC-005 standards This internship provides an opportunity to work with experienced engineers while developing practical skills in: - Protection system maintenance - Technical documentation review - Data analysis The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help improve: - Inspection workflows - Data quality - Reliable operation of wind, solar, and substation assets Qualifications - Coursework in Power Systems, Protection & Control, or Substation Engineering - Analytical skills with the ability to review historical maintenance or inspection data for completeness and accuracy - Strong communication skills for summarizing findings and collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams - Organized, self-driven, and able to manage tasks with guidance from senior engineering staff - Interest in learning about NERC PRC-005, protection system maintenance intervals, and compliance documentation - Prior internship or project experience related to substations, protection, renewables, or power engineering (preferred but not required) Requirements - Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or Graduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems emphasis preferred - Academic focus or strong interest in Substation Design and/or Power System Protection - Fundamental understanding of electrical power system components such as breakers, transformers, relays, and protection schemes - Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, protection schematics, and substation drawings - Strong attention to detail when reviewing technical documentation or compliance records Benefits - Compensation: $25 per hour
Job Requirements
- Coursework in Power Systems, Protection & Control, or Substation Engineering
- Analytical skills with the ability to review historical maintenance or inspection data for completeness and accuracy
- Strong communication skills for summarizing findings and collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams
- Organized, self-driven, and able to manage tasks with guidance from senior engineering staff
- Interest in learning about NERC PRC-005, protection system maintenance intervals, and compliance documentation
- Prior internship or project experience related to substations, protection, renewables, or power engineering (preferred but not required)
- Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or Graduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems emphasis preferred
- Academic focus or strong interest in Substation Design and/or Power System Protection
- Fundamental understanding of electrical power system components such as breakers, transformers, relays, and protection schemes
- Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, protection schematics, and substation drawings
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing technical documentation or compliance records
Benefits
- Compensation: $25 per hour
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