Power Transmission Engineering Intern - Hands-On & Mentored

Notre Dame; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Job summary

Notre Dame in Spokane Valley, WA offers a power delivery internship where you will assist engineers with overhead line design, PLS-CADD modeling, and drafting tasks using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS. You will participate in design reviews and field data collection while maintaining organized project records.

Applicants should be pursuing an ABET-accredited degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering and have basic familiarity with design software and relevant codes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Coursework or familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or PLS-CADD.
• Basic understanding of design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis.
• Support drafting and mapping using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar software.
• Implement engineering redlines and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Perform basic engineering calculations such as sag-tension analysis and pole loading checks under supervision.
• Help prepare documentation, reports, and design packages for project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and refine engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, field data collection, and technical meetings.
• Maintain organized records of design data, drawings, and project notes.
• Work approximately 40 hours per week during the internship period.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (Civil/Mechanical/Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-CADD

Job description

Notre Dame in Spokane Valley, WA offers a power delivery internship where you will assist engineers with overhead line design, PLS-CADD modeling, and drafting tasks using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS. You will participate in design reviews and field data collection while maintaining organized project records.

Applicants should be pursuing an ABET-accredited degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering and have basic familiarity with design software and relevant codes.