Transmission & Interconnection Engineering Co-Op

Country United States / US City AUSTIN Workplace location AUSTIN-GAINES RANCH LOOP(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Industrial Projects Type of contract Internship Experience Not applicable

Context & Environment

⚡Join us in Austin, TX at the intersection of power systems, renewable energy, and data-driven engineering 🌱

 

As part of the Transmission & Interconnection team, you’ll support real-world grid integration challenges for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects. This is not a “shadowing” role—you’ll contribute directly to work that impacts how projects connect to the grid.

 

This is a multi-term co‑op opportunity beginning June 4, 2026 (minimum ~6 months) with the potential to extend up to 12 months or longer based on performance and business needs. We’re looking for someone excited to grow with the team and build continuity across projects.

 

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative, hands-on environment, with exposure to industry tools and real project data. Expect a mix of technical problem-solving, coding, and communication, supported by regular mentorship.

 

This co-op is designed to provide:

• Meaningful, technical experience on active projects
• Exposure to ISO/RTO transmission and interconnection processes
• Opportunities to build tools that improve how we work
• A path to longer-term growth with the team

We’re excited to build this program—this is a chance to help shape it 🛠️

Activities

In this role, you will:

🏭 Support generation interconnection studies, including injection and withdrawal analyses

• Help validate, troubleshoot, and document technical approaches
• Translate results into clear insights for broader audiences
• Collaborate across engineering and technical teams

🔌 Assist with power flow, contingency, and sensitivity analyses

• Improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and data quality with engineering partners
• Interface with tools such as PowerWorld, PSS®E, and/or TARA

📶 Build and enhance Python-based automation tools to run and manage large-scale studies

• Develop and maintain databases (MySQL / SQLite) for study inputs