Substation Design Engineer Intern

Jobtailor; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineering student intern to support P&C substation design activities in Pasadena, CA. You will assist with design drawings, calculations, and coordination with senior engineers while gaining hands-on exposure to utility projects.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and basic communication skills. Local candidates only; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-approved).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• 1–3 years of related academic or project experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
• Local candidates only.
• Background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing P&C substation design drawings and engineering calculations.
• Perform careful self-checking to ensure work quality before presentation to senior design reviewers.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with the senior engineer and/or project manager.
• Use client and/or company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Basic communication skills

Education

ABET-approved Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Assist in developing physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients
• Perform careful self-checking to ensure work quality before presentation to senior design reviewers
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with the senior engineer and/or project manager
• Use client and/or company information systems to track and update design activities
• Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-approved)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• 1–3 years of related academic or project experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with substation design and construction standards preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred
• Local candidates only
• After accepting an offer, may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination

Core Competencies

Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation for substation design, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Capable of effectively communicating and coordinating project activities while ensuring high-quality work through attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AutoCAD Proficiency
• MicroStation Proficiency
• Substation Design Experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Analytical Problem-Solving Skills

Hard Skills

• Substation Design
• Engineering Calculations
• Design Drawings
• Project Coordination
• Self-Checking Work Quality

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Basic Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility
• Protection and Control (P&C)
• Construction Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook