Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative individual for our Proposal Intern position. This role offers an excellent opportunity for current students to gain hands-on experience in proposal development, learn from industry experts, and enhance academic knowledge with practical skills.

As a Proposal Intern, you will assist the Proposal team in preparing high-quality proposals, bids, and quotations for SEL products and engineering services. If you are passionate about technical writing, project coordination, and learning how proposals drive business success, this may be the position for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Proposal team in developing proposals, bids, and quotations for SEL products and engineering services.

• Gather and organize technical and commercial information for proposal packages.

• Support in reviewing customer specifications and identifying compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and project teams to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.

• Assist with site walks for engineering data collection under supervision.

• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

• Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts or power systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Visio or similar tools.

• Experience in programming and script files.

• Knowledge of SEL products and services is a plus.

• Experience with technical writing or documentation.

Physical Requirements

None

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.

Houston, TX- 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.

Pay Range Data

($17.50 - $32.50 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 or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.