Power Systems Intern: Substation & Grid Design

HDR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Power Intern opportunities in Nashville, Chattanooga, or Lexington offer hands-on experience in power delivery engineering across generation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will contribute to substation design, protection and controls, and grid modernization while learning from experienced mentors.

As an employee-owned company, HDR emphasizes collaboration, technical growth, and real ownership of calculations and deliverables in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years completed toward a degree with a 3.0+ GPA preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as Bentley, Autodesk, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D or similar 2D/3D/BIM tools.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of calculations, design deliverables and project tasks, with field/site exposure when opportunities allow.
• Learn from experienced mentors and collaborate across disciplines in an employee-owned culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Two years completed toward a degree; GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

Bentley

Autodesk

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

HDR Power Intern opportunities in Nashville, Chattanooga, or Lexington offer hands-on experience in power delivery engineering across generation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will contribute to substation design, protection and controls, and grid modernization while learning from experienced mentors.

As an employee-owned company, HDR emphasizes collaboration, technical growth, and real ownership of calculations and deliverables in a supportive team environment.