Electrical Substation Design Intern

Quanta Government Solutions; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

QISG is seeking an Engineering Intern to support substation design projects, working with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience in layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards.

Ideal candidates are electrical engineering students pursuing ABET-accredited programs, with familiarity in CAD tools and strong communication skills. This internship emphasizes mentorship and real-world project experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Interest in learning about substation components and design principles.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing physical substation components such as yard layouts, grounding, and control building arrangements.
• Support the development of protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Help prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
• Learn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with engineers to refine designs.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with engineering calculations.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.

Skills

Substation design interest

CAD tools knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CAD software

Engineering software

Job description

QISG is seeking an Engineering Intern to support substation design projects, working with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience in layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards.

Ideal candidates are electrical engineering students pursuing ABET-accredited programs, with familiarity in CAD tools and strong communication skills. This internship emphasizes mentorship and real-world project experience.