About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting substation design projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and designers, contributing to real-world projects while learning about physical layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards. This role is suited for students pursuing degrees in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering who are interested in the energy industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist in designing physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, and control building arrangements.
- Support the development of protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Help prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
- Apply engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with engineers to refine designs.
- Maintain project documentation and assist with engineering calculations.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Interest in learning about substation components and design principles.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
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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