Substation Design Engineer Intern –Part Time

Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation of substation protection and control and physical design deliverables.
• Prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Perform self-checks to ensure quality of work before presenting to senior reviewers.
• Create computer-assisted design and construction drawings with accuracy and minimal errors.
• Conduct engineering calculations such as AC and DC load, conduit and bus sizing, lighting, and lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with client and industry standards.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with team members and clients.
• Utilize client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Provide field support during construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved college or university.
• 1-3 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in electrical engineering preferred but not required.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Hourly wage is between $20 and $32 an hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

Qualifications

Local candidates only. No drug-free workplace statement provided.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day. The ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.