Transmission Systems Engineering Intern - LS Power Development, LLC

About us:

Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy transition solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired over 47,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through LS Power Grid, the Firm has built and operates approximately 780 miles of high-voltage transmission and has another 350+ miles and multiple grid infrastructure projects currently under construction or development. Across its efforts, LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are accelerating the energy transition, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised $54 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values:

Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world

Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem

Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership

Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset.  We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences. 

About the Role

We currently have an internship opportunity based in our Austin, TX office. As an intern you will provide valuable support for ongoing and upcoming Transmission Systems Engineering and EMS projects, helping the department meet critical deadlines. You will be able to assist in EMS upgrades, PI implementation, network model tuning, and substation integration, offering technical help and filling resource gaps. Additionally, by working alongside system engineers, System Operators, and Substation Engineers, you will gain foundational knowledge in power systems and SCADA operations, which aligns with the industry's need for skilled professionals. This mutually beneficial arrangement not only enhances project success but also nurtures future talent for the power and energy sector.

What you will do:

• Help with EMS Upgrade project with respect to System Integration, Network Modeling, PI Historian configuration
• Assist in CAPE system modeling by creating and validating system models for protection studies.
• Conduct research on IEC 61850 Sampled Values, exploring the transition to this protocol for substation communication.
• Develop SCADA design templates and guides, improving standardization and efficiency for system engineers.
• Support the design and update of P&C drawing standards and design guides for substation projects.
• Assist in updating control center database, alarms including one-line displays. server configuration, and graphics updates for EMS.
• Learn and assist with CTT Network Model Overview, including building basic CIM models.
• Collect and document system parameters and one-lines for network model tuning and system documentation.

We want you on our team because you:

• Are currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Bring knowledge of power systems or SCADA concepts (preferred).
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Thrive in collaborative team environments.
• Are self-motivated, disciplined, and equipped with the skills needed to succeed in this role.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking abilities, along with a strong understanding of modern software applications and document management strategies.

Ideally, you also have:

• Knowledge of electric utility business principles, compliance programs, and operations.