About the role#
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will join a project team to perform engineering and design duties. You will work under supervision to apply engineering principles and develop your technical skills. This role involves both office-based design work and on-site visits to gain practical knowledge of substation construction.
What you'll do#
- Create or modify civil and structural design documents and drawings.
- Perform engineering support tasks including structural analysis and wind load calculations.
- Learn and apply engineering standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI.
- Master the company document management system and corporate engineering practices.
- Visit job sites to gain hands-on experience in substation construction and design.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
- Identify potential project problems and propose solutions to your supervisor.
- Travel out of town for short periods as required by project needs.
- Handle special projects and additional duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering at an accredited university.
- Basic knowledge of structural analysis and steel and concrete design.
- Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate with co-workers, vendors, and clients.
- A power focus and prior internship or work experience in the power field are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell Corporation provides technical services for the electric utility, power generation, and renewable energy sectors. The company manages projects involving system planning, design, engineering, and construction. It specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm operates as a subsidiary of Quanta Services. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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