Substation CAD Intern – Learn 2D/3D Drafting (Part-Time)

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Brand is seeking a talented, detail-oriented engineering student to begin learning substation design (P&C and physical design) part-time during Fall 2026 at our Chattanooga, TN office. The role may roll into a full-time Summer internship, offering a path to grow in CAD drafting and project execution skills.

The ideal candidate loves learning CAD software, takes ownership, and can produce high-quality, error-free CAD work while joining a team of engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Engineering student enrolled part-time or co-op.
• Available Fall 2026 in Chattanooga, TN.
• Interest in substation design and CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D drafting activities for designers and engineers.
• Create 3D parts and assemblies in CAD programs.
• Redraw raster images to native CAD formats.
• Assist with small drafting projects under supervision.
• Learn basic design concepts for entry level substation projects.
• Back-check own work to minimize rework.

Skills

CAD software

2D drafting

3D CAD modeling

Education

Engineering student

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Mesa Brand is seeking a talented, detail-oriented engineering student to begin learning substation design (P&C and physical design) part-time during Fall 2026 at our Chattanooga, TN office. The role may roll into a full-time Summer internship, offering a path to grow in CAD drafting and project execution skills.

The ideal candidate loves learning CAD software, takes ownership, and can produce high-quality, error-free CAD work while joining a team of engineers and designers.