About the role#
Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support engineering activities at power generation facilities. This role involves working on electrical system design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and capital projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to power plant operations and industry engineering practices.
What you'll do#
- Support electrical engineering projects and plant improvement initiatives.
- Assist with electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
- Participate in field inspections and data collection activities.
- Support troubleshooting of electrical equipment including generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, and control systems.
- Assist with engineering calculations, studies, and project documentation.
- Review vendor drawings and technical submittals.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Follow plant safety procedures and applicable electrical codes and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Basic understanding of power systems, electrical circuits, and electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in both office and industrial plant environments.
- Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar software.
- Preferred: Exposure to power distribution, motor controls, protection systems, or electrical design projects.
- Preferred: Previous internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role. You must be able to work in an industrial plant environment, including walking, climbing stairs, and wearing required personal protective equipment.
About Quanta Services, Inc.
Quanta Services operates as a specialty contractor based in Houston, Texas. The company provides integrated solutions for the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications sectors. It maintains a large skilled workforce to support infrastructure projects across North America. The firm is a public company with over 10,000 employees.
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