Intern - T&D Engineer

cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleco T&D Engineer Intern program provides hands-on exposure to transmission and distribution systems, working with experienced engineers to learn how electrical infrastructure is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.

This internship emphasizes developing technical, problem-solving, and communication skills within a collaborative team environment on utility projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related engineering field.
• Interest in electric utilities, infrastructure, or project work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies on the job.
• Teamwork and respectful communication in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with transmission and distribution design projects.
• Support preparation and review of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Research and evaluate project information to support recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings with engineering, operations, and business teams.
• Track project materials, designs, schedules, and updates.
• Learn engineering standards, safety requirements, and design practices.
• Contribute to improving engineering processes and procedures.
• Share project findings with leaders at internship end.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (pursuing)

Job description

Role Purpose

The T&D Engineer Intern supports the engineering and design of Cleco's transmission and distribution systems. This position works alongside experienced engineers and project team members to learn how electrical infrastructure is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to utility projects while developing technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with transmission and distribution design projects.
• Support the preparation and review of engineering drawings, calculations, project documents, and other technical deliverables.
• Help research and evaluate project information to support engineering recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with engineering, operations, and other business teams.
• Assist with tracking project materials, design needs, schedules, and technical updates.
• Learn how engineering standards, safety requirements, and design practices are applied to utility projects.
• Support improvements to engineering processes, procedures, and design activities.
• Share project findings or accomplishments with leaders at the end of internship.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or another applicable engineering discipline
• Interest in electric utilities, infrastructure, engineering design, or project work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment and presenting ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

• Building Organizational Talent*
• Building Partnerships
• Leading Teams
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Courage
• Building Self-Insight
• Building Talent*
• Driving for Results
• Energizing the Organization
• Driving Execution
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Driving Innovation
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Establishing Strategic Direction