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$42k – $44k per year
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is an employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, that designs and manufactures protective relays, automation controllers, communications and cybersecurity products for electric power systems. Founded by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, who shipped the first digital protective relay, it has grown to more than 7,000 employees and serves utilities and industrial customers worldwide with products, engineering services and training. It hires power system protection engineers, software, firmware and hardware engineers, project engineers and managers, quality and compliance staff, sales and accounting roles.

Designer Intern:

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services seeks a professional, innovative, and detailed individual for our Designer Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. If you are a current student at an accredited university in the Houston, TX area looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical engineering knowledge, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you!

As a Designer Intern, a typical day might include the following:

  • Creating detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer.
  • Preparing CAD or Microstation drawings and other project documentation.
  • Providing low-level engineering support to engineers and other support personnel within division.
  • Completing assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.
  • Constructing relay equipment racks for testing purposes on projects and assist with the testing.

This job might be for you if:

  • You are a current student pursing a degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline.
  • You have demonstrated competence in CAD drafting (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).
  • You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • You are able to work cooperatively in team environment.

Location Information

This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, 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.

  • School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

  • We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

  • We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

  • Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data

($21.00 - $22.50 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.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter orreach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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