About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Dashiell Corporation, you will join a project team to perform engineering and design tasks. You will work under the supervision of senior engineers to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills. This role involves both office-based design work and time spent at job sites to observe substation construction.
What you'll do#
- Create design documents and drawings, including wiring diagrams from schematics and bills of materials.
- Apply field mark-ups to project as-built drawings.
- Perform engineering support tasks such as relay burden, lighting, load flow, and short circuit calculations.
- Complete engineering tasks like ground grid design, relay coordination, and transformer sizing.
- Learn and apply industry standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Maintain project schedules and take responsibility for the accuracy of your work.
- Identify potential project problems and propose solutions to your supervisor.
- Travel for short periods as required by project needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
- A focus on power systems and prior internship or work experience in the power field are preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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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