About the role#
E2 Consulting Engineers is looking for a Substation Design Engineer Intern to join our team in San Diego. You will work under the direction of a senior engineer or project manager to support our electric utility clients. This is a part-time, on-site role.
What you'll do#
- Develop physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings.
- Perform engineering calculations for electric utility projects.
- Check your own work to ensure quality before submitting it for review.
- Coordinate project activities with senior engineering staff.
- Track and update design activities using company or client information systems.
- Join senior engineers at job site meetings to help gather scope of work requirements.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-approved program.
- You have 1 to 3 years of related academic or project experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design and construction standards is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $22.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.
- Terms: This is a part-time internship with a rolling start date.
About E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a professional services firm founded in 1988. Based in Emeryville, California, the company maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees. It provides engineering and design services for electric and gas utilities, alongside environmental consulting and infrastructure support. The firm also manages federal base operations and supply chain projects.
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