Power Distribution Intern

TRC Companies, Inc. • Arlington, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a motivated Power Distribution Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program, based in the Arlington, Texas office. This paid, full-time position is anticipated to run from June through August 2027, with flexible dates. The intern will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists. The position may have the potential to transition into a full-time role upon graduation.

The intern will support electric utility distribution projects through design development, documentation, and project coordination. The role is primarily office-based and offers exposure to utility design standards, engineering workflows, and project delivery processes.

The listed salary range is USD $20.00–$28.00 per hour. Compensation varies based on experience, education, skill level, geographic location, and other compensable factors. The employee may be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against yearly Key Performance Indicators. Intern and trainee benefits are provided in accordance with applicable laws in the employee’s state or country of residence.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Be a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid technical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Honest, fun, hard-working, and ready to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design development, documentation, and project coordination for electric utility distribution projects.
• Review maps and utility records.
• Update design drawings and construction sketches.
• Prepare bills of material and cost estimates.
• Organize project documentation.
• Assist with overhead and underground distribution design tasks for projects such as line extensions, pole replacements, service upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Intern and trainee benefits in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state or country of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree