Substation Engineering Intern
About The Position
Mesa is seeking a detail-oriented engineering student to learn substation design, with opportunities in both protection and control (P&C) and physical design. The position is part-time during the Spring 2027 semester and is based in the Knoxville, Tennessee office. The intern will build experience working in a professional environment, learn project execution fundamentals, and develop knowledge of substation technical design. The role works under the direct supervision of engineers and designers and may involve drafting, CAD modeling, drawing review, basic design work, and occasional administrative support. A site visit to observe a substation is included. The schedule can be balanced with schoolwork; at least 10 hours per week is preferred, though weekly hours may vary due to school conflicts. There is also an opportunity to continue full-time during Summer 2027, expected to be 30 or more hours per week, at either the Knoxville or Chattanooga office.
Requirements
- Be an engineering student.
- Be detail-oriented and hardworking.
- Be a self-starter who enjoys learning CAD software and takes ownership and pride in producing high-quality, error-free CAD work.
- Be able to work under the direct supervision of engineers and designers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office products is preferred but not required.
- A minimum of 10 hours per week is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform 2D drafting activities for designers and engineers.
- Create 3D parts and assemblies using CAD programs.
- Redraw raster images in native CAD programs.
- May lead small drafting-intensive projects.
- Occasionally provide non-technical drafting support for assigned projects using computer-aided design technology.
- Complete assigned basic, routine drafting work with few technical items requiring resolution.
- Learn and apply basic design concepts for entry-level substation projects.
- Back-check own work to minimize rework.
- Develop proficiency in understanding assigned drawings and progress toward drawing creation and design.
- May assist engineers and designers with administrative functions.
- Attend a site visit to observe the workings of a substation.
- Discuss and maintain a work schedule that can be balanced with schoolwork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
