Civil Engineering Intern

Dashiell Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Health coverage options

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to join a project team and support design and engineering tasks. You will work under direct supervision to develop civil and structural drawings, perform basic analyses, and learn industry standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with wind load calculations, applying NESC/IEEE/ANSI/AISC/ACI standards, visiting job sites, and collaborating with engineers to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a project team to create or modify civil and structural design documents and drawings under direct supervision.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and basic structural analysis with minimal supervision.
• Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI.
• Learn to use the document management system effectively.
• Travel to job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and training in substation construction and design.
• Contribute to project-related problem solving and communicate issues to the responsible party.

Skills

Steel and concrete design

Structural analysis basics

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

As a member of a project team, the Civil Engineering Intern will perform engineering and design duties, which require application of engineering principles. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee’s job knowledge and abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Work with a project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents and drawings for a project, under direct supervision.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis, with minimal supervision.
• Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI.
• Learn and properly use the document management system.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Spend time at job sites to gain hands‑on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Bring potential project‑related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Take ownership of your work — double‑check calculations and drawings before submitting, and catch errors before they become someone else’s problem.
• Learn the "why" behind engineering standards and codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, ACI), not just the requirements, to build real design judgment.
• Spend time at job sites to connect your designs to real‑world construction, and bring proposed solutions along with any problems you raise.
• Master the document management system and corporate engineering practices, and say yes to travel and additional assignments to build credibility fast.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred. Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.

Possess Skills In The Following Areas

• Knowledge of steel and concrete design.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis.
• Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e‑mail software.
• Working in a team environment.
• Communicating effectively with co‑workers, vendors, clients, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer‑based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate‑controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• company‑paid life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• long‑term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high‑deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
• dental and vision coverage
• supplemental life insurance
• short‑term disability
• critical illness insurance
• group accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.