Substation CAD Intern – Summer 2027 (Mentorship)

Ulteig; Hiawatha (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Training

Competitive Pay

401(K) eligibility

Volunteer hours & Sick time

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking CADD Technician Interns for the Substation Department for Summer 2027 to develop drafting skills, support project success, and contribute to high-quality construction drawings with guidance from experienced engineers.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience with AutoCAD, and exposure to protection, control, and physical layout design in the utility sector, with opportunities to continue through the school year based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a two-year technical degree program in Drafting, CAD Technology/ Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; knowledge of MicroStation or Revit is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with redline/greenline drafting workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge or interest in electrical protection and control systems, and/or substation physical design is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be available to work full‑time during Summer 2027 at one of our office locations.
• Potential to continue internship through the school year based on performance and business needs.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned engineering teams by providing technical drafting assistance for electrical substation projects
• Assist in the development of construction drawings for substation protection, control, and physical design
• Use AutoCAD to prepare plan sets, diagrams, and design documentation
• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to ensure quality and consistency in drawing packages
• Participate in the application of company standards and client requirements to project deliverables
• Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings, layouts, and design specifications
• Contribute to a team-oriented workflow and help meet project deadlines

Skills

AutoCAD

Redline drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year technical degree in Drafting / CAD Technology / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Ulteig is seeking CADD Technician Interns for the Substation Department for Summer 2027 to develop drafting skills, support project success, and contribute to high-quality construction drawings with guidance from experienced engineers.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience with AutoCAD, and exposure to protection, control, and physical layout design in the utility sector, with opportunities to continue through the school year based on performance.