Substation Design Engineer Intern –Part Time

E2 Consulting Engineers • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a part-time Substation Design Engineer Intern to support a large electric utility client in its greater Southwest region. The intern will assist with physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients, working under the direction of a senior engineer. The position reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

The role includes checking work before it is submitted for senior review, coordinating project activities, tracking design work through client or company information systems, and helping senior engineers gather project scope during job-site meetings. Local candidates only. The hourly rate is $22.00–$32.00, with the starting rate based on skill, education, experience, and working environment.

The position requires the ability to sit or stand and move freely for up to eight hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Following an offer, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-approved program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and Microsoft Office.
• One to three years of related academic or project experience.
• Strong analytical and 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.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients.
• Check work carefully to ensure quality before presenting it to senior design reviewers.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with a senior engineer and/or project manager.
• Use client and/or company information systems 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern