Orbital Engineering, Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Substation Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026
Hammond, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with over 50 years of experience. They are seeking a motivated Substation Engineering Intern to gain exposure to engineering consulting practices in the utility industry, specifically in Substation Physical and/or Protection & Controls design.
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Responsibilities
Applying sound engineering principles on active projects
Meeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of work
Participating in department/company meetings and development programs
Learning to prepare, read, and interpret drawings and other project documents
Working closely with Substation Engineers, Designers and Project Managers
Gaining relevant field experience through job site visits
Participating as part of a project team in an office environment
Building professional interpersonal and collaboration skills
Utilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawings
Developing written and verbal technical communication skills
Acquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiences
Manipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situations
Reading, interpreting, and properly applying design codes and standards
Working in a dynamic and team-based environment
Developing critical thinking and practical application skills
Learning practical application of engineering principles
Developing formal reports and calculation documents
Learning various problem-solving approaches
Learning attention to detail and importance of engineering work quality
Operating within an established job process and product quality framework
Gaining exposure to the integration of various advanced technologies into our project design activities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be pursuing BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and must have completed at least their first year of coursework successfully
Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, initiative, integrity, work ethic, and willingness to learn
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
Students who will be rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
Founded in 1969
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Otis, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA
Chief Financial Officer
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