Substation Design Intern

First Roles; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Substation Design Intern. The role supports engineers in developing design packages for power substations ranging 34.5 kV to 500 kV and working toward an AS or BS in a related field.

Strong communication and AutoCAD skills help in an in-office, collaborative team setting. The internship is part-time (up to 40 hours per week) and aimed at winter 2026 and/or summer 2027, offering practical industry exposure and professional development in power

Qualifications

• Pursuing an AS or BS in a technically related field (minimum).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in an in-office, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing high-quality substation design packages for constructability.
• Support engineering resources from 34.5 kV to 500 kV in Power Delivery.

Skills

Communication

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

# Substation Design InternInternship Live nowKnoxville, TNPosted October 22, 2026Last seen at Mesa Associates, Inc. on October 22, 2026.FirstRoles never charges new grads or interns to apply.## About this roleSubstation Design Intern❮ back to last searchMesa Associates, Inc.Knoxville, TennesseeNEWApply for this jobJob DescriptionJob Description PDS4 / Power Delivery SubstationThis position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.Disclaimer : Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.We’ve got the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc.The successful candidate will be working toward an Associate of Science Degree (minimum) or Bachelor of Science Degree in a technically related field. This intern will work closely with engineering resources in development of high-quality Substation design packages. Efficiency with AutoCAD is a plus. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are a requirement. The successful candidate will work in an in-office, collaborative team environment to provide engineered design packages for constructability of Power Substations ranging in voltage levels from 34.5K to 500kV. This is a part-time position (up to 40 hours per week) for either Winter Break 2026 and/or Summer Break 2027.Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.