Substation Design Intern - Electrical Engineering

Dashiell Corporation; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation in Covington, LA, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join a project team and gain hands-on design experience for substations. You will create wiring diagrams, BOMs, and design documents under the close supervision of a senior engineer.

Candidates pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with an interest in power systems, will develop skills in relay coordination, load flow, and field applications, while rotating through field sites and office environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Power engineering focus preferred.
• Prior internship or related power-field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of three-phase power systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design documents and drawings for substations; create wiring diagrams under supervision.
• Perform engineering calculations such as relay burden, load flow, and short circuit analyses under supervision.
• Learn and apply software for ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing.
• Ensure tasks meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Travel to project sites as required; learn NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI standards.

Skills

Electrical basics

Three-phase power

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Job description

Dashiell Corporation in Covington, LA, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join a project team and gain hands-on design experience for substations. You will create wiring diagrams, BOMs, and design documents under the close supervision of a senior engineer.

Candidates pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with an interest in power systems, will develop skills in relay coordination, load flow, and field applications, while rotating through field sites and office environments.