Hardware Engineer Intern Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support our Power Division. The position is for an electrical engineer to design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which includes plant layout, selecting appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and being a leader portions of the electrical engineering of projects. As an Electrical Project Engineer the individual will coordinate with the Project Lead, and Senior Engineers, to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee junior engineers, electrical designers, and drafters on the project. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of an intern and/or new grad for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, and disciplinary actions

Requirements

• Lead electrical engineering portions of commercial and utility scale solar 
• Responsible for contractual electrical engineering scope, verify incorporation into design, and coordination of change orders with project manager 
• Responsible for insuring project deliverable schedules for electrical engineering scope are met 
• Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors 
• Perform electrical engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects 
• Responsible for performing electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations and voltage drop. 
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and code enforcement officers. 
• QA/QC of design work performed by interns, graduate engineers, and staff engineers 
• Maintain awareness of currently available equipment and industry best practices 
• Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing between offices dictates. 
• Support construction of the projects by responding to contractor and owner requests including RFIs and submittal review 
• Supervise, train, and/or mentor interns, graduate engineers, and design technicians 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering Program 
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC 
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of an electrical power system modeling program(s) 
• Approximately 3-7 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution, generation, and or general electrical construction 
• Working knowledge and ability to read and create construction drawings and specification packages 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products 
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write detailed technical reports with minimal oversite 
• Experience with progress reports, managing project data and communicating project requirements to internal stakeholders. 
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude 
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment 
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision 
• Ability to use AutoCAD in at least a limited capacity For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
• Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of renewable power projects
• Experience with EV Chargers
• Experience in lighting design and photometrics analysis using AGI32 or Visual Lighting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in the future
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor)
• Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent, PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
• Experience with Homer Grid/Pro modeling software
• Experience with microgrid design, back-up reciprocating generator system design, or data center design
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies or power systems 

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):

• Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of utility scale PV and/or wind plants. 
• NABCEP Certification 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 
• Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in multiple states 
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor)
• Proficiency with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis. 
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software 
• Experience with Helios 3D. PVcase, RatedPower, SolarFarmer, or other PV site layout software 
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies or power systems 

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.