Substation Design Engineer Intern

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Substation Design Engineer Intern to join our team and support one of the largest electric utility clients. You will assist in developing substation design drawings and engineering calculations under the guidance of a senior engineer and report to the Substation Engineering Manager.

You will gain hands-on experience in physical and P&C substation design, with emphasis on accuracy, collaboration, and practicality within a professional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-approved) with 1–3 years of related academic or project experience.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients.
• Perform self-checking to ensure quality before review.
• Coordinate project activities with engineers and project managers.
• Use client systems to track and update design activities.
• Assist senior engineers during site meetings to gather scope of work.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

ABET-approved Electrical Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is looking for a Substation Design Engineer Intern to join our team in our greater Southwest region to support one of the largest electric utility clients. The successful candidate will assist in developing physical or protection and control (P&C) substation design drawings and engineering calculations for electric utility clients The position will work under the direction of a senior engineer and will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-approved), proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and MS Office, with 1–3 years of related academic or project experience.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Basic written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $32.00. The starting rate will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Travel

None.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.