Engineering Intern
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise to ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About the role
As an Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting substation design projects across the QISG platform. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers, contributing to real-world projects while learning about physical layout, protection & control systems, and industry standards. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering who are curious about the energy industry and eager to learn.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing physical substation components such as yard layouts, grounding, and control building arrangements.
- Support the development of protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Help prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
- Learn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with engineers to refine designs.
- Maintain project documentation and assist with engineering calculations.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Interest in learning about substation components and design principles.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real projects. You’ll also build valuable skills and connections to support your future career.