We are hiring multiple Front-End Software Engineer Interns. This position combines the best features of both a start-up and an established corporation. You’ll be working with a small team of remote interns in a fast-paced environment to participate in the development of our design system . The design system internship team is a part of the UX Design Team, surrounded by a great team of experts, you will have the opportunity to grow in skills on multiple subjects.

We’re seeking a Front-End Software Engineer intern to join the Design Systems team to help continuously build our component library and positively impact the development of nearly all of S&C's software products. You will work closely with designers and other Front-End Software Engineers to provide technical guidance, deliver accessible, robust components, and create front-end developer tooling that S&C uses across its products. The ideal candidate for the Front-End Software Engineer intern position is ready to bring their skills to a driven team that is working on ground-breaking technology.

If you are passionate about development and innovative technologies, we are looking for you!

Learn more about S&C’s Product Innovation Team here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVrfxa4JM0A

What needs to be done?

• Contribute to and assist in maintaining a Design System containing elements, components, and patterns to support enterprise-scale products
• Build highly-interactive React components, applying industry best-practices
• Write, maintain, test, and document new and existing React components
• Solve challenges arising from developing components used by many highly-interactive applications across S&C
• Collaborate with team members to develop and mature our best practices and core concepts
• Participate in peer code reviews, offering mentorship and guidance to teammates
• Follow best development practices and work in an Agile environment
• Have a proactive approach to improving the application with every sprint
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code
• Understand the overall application framework and architecture
• Write technical documents, including architecture diagrams and API descriptions

Is this job right for you? Here’s what we’re looking for in a job candidate:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with software engineering
• Excellent UI front-end implementation experience
• Experience with:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Open source technologies and frameworks
  • React JS
  • VCS
  • Git
• Preferred experience with:
  • Clean architecture
  • TypeScript
• Understanding of relational and nonrelational d atabases
• Hands-on experience with Linux
• Self-motivation to complete tasks independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
• Ability to identify and leverage the various skillsets of team members to more effectively approach tasks
• 1 - 5 Years Experience

Relevant Experience Required: CSS, Javascript, React, Agile

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Occasional standing for work
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of controls and test equipment, less than 50 pounds
• Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work
• Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching
• Handling: Frequent handling of parts or tools
• Environment: Standard office / desktop workspace

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S&C is a global company providing equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. S&C’s Engineering teams design solutions for a portfolio of products for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/commercial power users. S&C offers broad opportunities for advancement, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and a strong package of pay and benefits.

The Human Energy of S&C has been built on the principles of integrity, enthusiasm, and sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C would not be where it is today without the diversity of our team members and business partners. We consider our diversity to be a core strength of our company, and we aspire to align our team-member demographics with the populations in which we live and work. To realize this vision, we seek to facilitate the career development of minorities, women and all team members through events hosted by our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Group, Women’s Empowerment Group and other S&C affinity groups.