Substation Automation and Protection Intern

Location: Cairo

Job Description Summary

As part of the internship program, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop your leadership and communication skills and learn the GE Vernova way within your assigned function.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Control & Protection panels, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) across High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) applications.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on enhancing existing Substation Automation and Protection solutions and developing new, commercially viable features.
• Contribute to pilot projects and initiatives that shape the future of Grid Automation.
• Contribute to engineering and field services for Substation Automation Systems, including DCS and RTU.
• Contribute to engineering and field services for Protection, Control, and Tele-Protection panels.
• Support in the design of substation LAN networks and communication architectures, and configure industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and satellite clocks/time synchronization systems.
• Follow the department’s standard design processes.

Required Qualifications

• Recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (5-year program) in Electrical, Electronics, Control, or Communications Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited university.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems, single-line diagrams (SLD), and basic protection/interlocking principles.
• Basic understanding Substation Automation System (IEC 61850) for electrical power substations HV/EHV.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must commit to working full time (48 hrs/wk) during the internship.
• Must be willing to work in office as well sites.
• Ability and willingness to travel without limitations, as required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral, reading, and writing).

What will make you stand out (Desired Characteristics/Nice to have skills):

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with protective relays and core protection functions.
• Familiarity with Substation Automation standards and protocols such as MODBUS, IEC 60870-5-101/104, T103, and SNMP.
• Good grasp of IT/OT networking fundamentals (CCNA certification or coursework equivalent is a plus).
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting technical information to varied audiences.
• Fast learner with a strong interest in adopting new technologies and continuously enhancing technical capabilities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No