Electrical Substation Design Intern — Hands-on Experience

Quanta Government Solutions; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions, Paramus, NJ, is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting substation design projects. You will work with engineers and designers, learning about physical layout, protection & control systems, and industry standards while contributing to real-world projects.

This internship targets students pursuing ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degrees and offers mentorship, CAD exposure, and opportunities to build professional connections in the

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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering software

Job description

Quanta Government Solutions, Paramus, NJ, is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting substation design projects. You will work with engineers and designers, learning about physical layout, protection & control systems, and industry standards while contributing to real-world projects.

This internship targets students pursuing ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degrees and offers mentorship, CAD exposure, and opportunities to build professional connections in the