About the role#
As a Civil Engineering Intern at Dashiell, you will join a project team to support the design and construction of electric infrastructure. You will work under direct supervision to apply engineering principles to real projects. This role involves a mix of office-based design work and on-site visits to gain practical experience in substation construction.
What you'll do#
- Create and modify civil and structural design documents and drawings.
- Perform engineering support tasks including wind load calculations and structural analysis.
- Learn and apply industry standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI.
- Use the internal document management system and follow corporate engineering practices.
- Visit job sites to observe construction and design in action.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
- Identify potential project problems and suggest solutions to your team.
- Travel out of town for short periods as required by project needs.
- Assist with special projects and other assigned duties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Civil Engineering at an accredited university.
- A focus on power engineering is preferred.
- Prior internship or work experience in the power field is a plus.
- Knowledge of steel and concrete design and basic structural analysis.
- Proficiency with standard word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with coworkers, vendors, and clients.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: This role 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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