Transmission Line Design Intern
NV5•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
NV5 is seeking a Transmission Line Design Intern to support its overhead transmission engineering team. This role provides direct exposure to high-voltage transmission line projects and the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on active utility programs. The intern will contribute to engineering and design efforts, supporting alignment development, structure placement, and coordination with survey, geospatial, and ROW teams. This is a hands-on role focused on real project delivery.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in school pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or electrical Engineering.
- Foundational understanding of utility systems and transmission lines
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS tools, or similar engineering/design software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and general data management
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a delivery-focused environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with Civil 3D and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Trimble Business Center
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to infrastructure or energy is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support development of transmission line design deliverables, including plan & profile drawings and structure spotting
- Assist with engineering inputs for line design, including loading criteria, sag-tension data, and basic structural considerations
- Work with industry-standard tools such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and GIS platforms
- Review and interpret survey data, LiDAR, and topographic mapping to support alignment and design decisions
- Coordinate with internal NV5 teams across engineering, survey, geospatial, and ROW to support integrated project execution
- Assist in preparation of engineering calculations, design summaries, and technical documentation
- Support organization of project files and deliverables
- Participate in project coordination meetings
- Perform site visits as required for active projects
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
- professional development/advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
