Protection & Automation Electrical Engineering Internship (Spring 2027)

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking qualified candidates for their Protection & Automation Engineering Spring 2027 Internship, where interns will support engineering and proposal development while gaining exposure to energy distribution systems and future grid technologies.

What you'll do:

• Rotating through Protection & Automation (PPA) teams, including Solutions Engineering, Solutions Offers, and Global Customer Care (GCC), to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while supporting engineering, proposal development, and post-delivery activities
• Assisting with configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of protection relays, RTUs, and HMIs
• Supporting engineering design processes by working with AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, signal lists, and communication network diagrams
• Using digital twin technology to simulate and test protection relay signals in a virtual environment
• Contributing to projects involving microgrids and renewable technologies, including photovoltaic and battery storage systems
• Supporting the development of customer proposals by learning how technical scope translates into engineering effort, cost, and deliverables
• Assisting with post-delivery project support, including warranty, issue resolution, and customer case coordination
• Gaining hands-on experience with testing automation panels, supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and working in the Power & Automation laboratory
• Building familiarity with Siemens electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, breakers, transformers, and related systems

What they're looking for:

• Current student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must graduate between May 2027 and December 2027
• Available to work part-time during the spring 2027 semester. Candidates graduating after spring 2027 will have the option to transition to a full-time internship (40 hours per week) during summer 2027
• Must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide housing or relocation support
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis
• On-site requirement will vary based on team placement, as will expected working hours