Substation Design Engineer Intern
About The Position
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence. E2 is looking for a Substation Design Engineer Intern to join our team in our greater Southwest region to support one of the largest electric utility clients. The successful candidate will assist in developing physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients. The position will work under the direction of a senior engineer and will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-approved)
- proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and MS Office
- 1–3 years of related academic or project experience
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design and construction standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients.
- Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with senior engineer and/or project manager.
- Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
- Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- paid time off
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Career Level
Intern
