Transmission & Interconnection Engineering Co-Op

About the Company

TotalEnergies is a global energy company producing and marketing fuels, natural gas, and low‑carbon electricity. With over 100,000 employees in more than 120 countries, we are committed to delivering energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner, and accessible to as many people as possible.

Our ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner, supporting the broader transformation of the energy sector toward a lower‑carbon future.

About the Role

Join our team in Austin, TX at the intersection of power systems, renewable energy, and data-driven engineering. As part of the Transmission & Interconnection team, you will support real-world grid integration challenges for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

This is a hands-on, high-impact co‑op—you’ll contribute directly to work that influences how projects connect to the grid.

📅 Start Date: June 4, 2026

⏳ Duration: Minimum ~6 months, with potential extension up to 12+ months

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment, gaining exposure to real project data, industry tools, and technical problem-solving, with strong mentorship throughout.

What You’ll Do

• Support generation interconnection studies (injection and withdrawal analyses)
• Assist with power flow, contingency, and sensitivity analyses
• Validate, troubleshoot, and document technical approaches
• Translate technical results into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborate across engineering and technical teams
• Improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and data quality
• Use tools such as PowerWorld, PSS®E, and TARA
• Build Python-based automation tools for large-scale studies
• Develop and maintain databases (MySQL / SQLite)
• Create visualizations and dashboards (maps, plots, summaries)

What You’ll Gain

By the end of the co‑op, you will understand how real-world power system studies are performed—and how to improve them through automation and data-driven insights.

Qualifications:

🎓 Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in:
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (power systems focus highly preferred)

✅ Required Skills

• Foundational knowledge of power systems or electrical fundamentals
• Strong Python programming skills
• Comfort working with data, models, and technical tools

➕ Preferred Skills

Exposure to (or interest in learning):

• Power system tools (PowerWorld, PSS®E)
• Data tools (SQL, Pandas, NumPy)
• Visualization tools (matplotlib, Plotly, GIS)
• Interest in automation and process improvement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in energy, power systems, or engineering analytics (a plus, not required)

Benefits

As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies, you may be eligible for benefits through your agency employer, including a transportation allowance.

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and provides equal opportunity careers. Employees are expected to comply with all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSE&Q) requirements, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and our Code of Conduct and Ethics.