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 to contribute to real-world projects. This role focuses on physical layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards.
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.
- Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
- Learn and apply engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with the engineering team to refine designs.
- Maintain project documentation and contribute to team problem-solving discussions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
- Interest in learning about substation components and design principles.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
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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