Substation Engineering Intern Hammond, IN Summer 2026 at Orbital Career

Substation Engineering Intern - Hammond IN - Summer 2026Working with our business partners to create improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering inspection technology and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships personal accountability innovation and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embracing our values.Orbital Engineering is seeking a motivated and enterprising candidate for a Substation Engineering Internship to support and be mentored by the experienced staff on our Substation Engineering team based in Hammond IN for the summer of 2026. The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to engineering consulting practices in the utility industry specifically in Substation Physical and/or Protection & Controls design. This opportunity is open to all Electrical Engineering students who reside within reasonable commuting distance of Hammond IN and are legally authorized to work in the United States. Students who will be rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred.Responsibilities:Applying sound engineering principles on active projectsMeeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of workParticipating in department/company meetings and development programsLearning to prepare read and interpret drawings and other project documentsWorking closely with Substation Engineers Designers and Project ManagersGaining relevant field experience through job site visitsParticipating as part of a project team in an office environmentBuilding professional interpersonal and collaboration skillsUtilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawingsDeveloping written and verbal technical communication skillsAcquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiencesManipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situationsReading interpreting and properly applying design codes and standardsWorking in a dynamic and team-based environmentDeveloping critical thinking and practical application skillsLearning practical application of engineering principlesDeveloping formal reports and calculation documentsLearning various problem-solving approachesLearning attention to detail and importance of engineering work qualityOperating within an established job process and product quality frameworkGaining exposure to the integration of various advanced technologies into our project design activities.Minimum RequirementsApplicants 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 successfullyApplicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement initiative integrity work ethic and willingness to learnThis 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.Orbital Engineering Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality responsiveness and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.Orbital Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.SUB#LI-CV1Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1