Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for a Software Engineering Internship in Spokane, WA. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about creating high quality software that provides value to its users.

If you are a current student at an accredited university in the Spokane area looking for an opportunity to develop your software development and programming skills, then this may be the position for you! Candidates who can work part-time during this academic year and full-time during the summer are encouraged to apply.

A typical day might include the following:

• Support SEL’s software development process 
• Verify that software meets requirements.
• Implement firmware/software design.
• Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
• Follow engineering quality assurance procedures.
• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• Current student pursuing a degree in computer science or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed
• Programming experience in C#, C++, Java or equivalent OO programming language
• Ability to execute and document defined testing procedures
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• 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

• Experience using scripting languages, such as Python, Javascript, Perl, Ruby
• Practical knowledge of developing Microsoft Windows applications
• Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase

Physical Requirements

• None

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location

This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA, where you are minutes from a vast array of outdoor activities to enjoy. Beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains with dozens of hiking trails and miles of biking trails to choose from. A small-town feel, but just minutes from downtown entertainment, dining and shopping in both Spokane, WA and nearby Coeur d'Alene, ID. The perfect place to live if you want the best of both worlds -- small town feel with a little city. 

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.

Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 hourly

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 with your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.