Intern, Electrical Engineering

Summary: Brookfield Renewable U.S. is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to support the Engineering and Operations teams in maintaining and improving protection systems across their renewable energy portfolio. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to power system protection, substation assets, and regulatory compliance requirements while collaborating with experienced engineers. Responsibilities: - Support development and refinement of Protection System Maintenance Programs (PSMP) for wind, solar, and substation assets - Create standardized templates, checklists, and documentation to ensure consistent application of PRC‑005 requirements across sites - Evaluate inspection documentation against NERC PRC‑005 requirements, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or missing data - Review historical substation inspection records to assess completeness, accuracy, and alignment with internal standards - Interpret technical drawings and protection schematics to support validation of asset inventories and protection maintenance scopes using engineering drawings and review tools - Analyze protection system maintenance data for relays, batteries, transformers, and associated protection equipment - Assist with building maintenance interval schedules for protection system components based on regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and operational needs - Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to gather additional information needed to close compliance gaps - Support root‑cause review when maintenance activities appear incomplete or noncompliant - Prepare summary reports and presentations communicating findings, trends, and recommended corrective actions - Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to inspection workflows, compliance documentation, and data quality assurance - Gain exposure to industry-standard protection and engineering software, which may include similar systems used by the Engineering team Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or project experience related to substations, protection, renewables, or power engineering Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Protection System Maintenance Important Skills: Data Analysis