Substation Drafter Intern - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

3d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This position has a target start date of summer 2026. Sargent & Lundy is a global engineering firm that designs the high‑voltage substations and transmission lines that deliver electricity to homes, schools, and businesses. As a Substation Drafter Intern, you’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers to learn how real‑world power projects are planned and built. This position will offer you the opportunity to: Support project teams by helping update and prepare engineering drawings for substation and power delivery projects (physical layouts, equipment arrangements, and basic wiring diagrams). Use computer‑aided drafting (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to create and revise drawings under the direction of experienced designers and engineers. Assist with project documentation, including organizing drawing files, applying redlines, updating title blocks, and checking drawings for completeness and accuracy. Help prepare simple sketches and diagrams that show how new equipment will fit into existing facilities, including plan, elevation, and 3D views where appropriate. Collaborate in a multi‑discipline project environment, learning how civil, structural, electrical, and protection & controls teams coordinate their work on complex projects. Develop professional skills such as communication, time management, organization, and working independently with guidance from your mentor.

Requirements

Active enrollment in a vocational technical high school with completion of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
Basic knowledge of standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation).
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
Ability to multi-task from project to project.
Ability to report to our Wilmington, Delaware office location three days per week.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCad software.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
ree in Computer Aided Design.
Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

Responsibilities

Support project teams by helping update and prepare engineering drawings for substation and power delivery projects (physical layouts, equipment arrangements, and basic wiring diagrams).
Use computer‑aided drafting (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to create and revise drawings under the direction of experienced designers and engineers.
Assist with project documentation, including organizing drawing files, applying redlines, updating title blocks, and checking drawings for completeness and accuracy.
Help prepare simple sketches and diagrams that show how new equipment will fit into existing facilities, including plan, elevation, and 3D views where appropriate.
Collaborate in a multi‑discipline project environment, learning how civil, structural, electrical, and protection & controls teams coordinate their work on complex projects.
Develop professional skills such as communication, time management, organization, and working independently with guidance from your mentor.