Substation Design Intern – Electrical Engineering

Quanta-Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Quanta-Services offers an Engineering Intern position focused on supporting substation design projects. You will work with experienced engineers to learn about physical layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards while gaining practical hands-on experience.

The role targets students pursuing Electrical Engineering, with exposure to CAD tools and strong teamwork and communication skills. This on-site internship provides mentorship and real project contributions within the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Interest in substation components and design principles.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing physical substation components such as yard layouts, grounding, and control building arrangements.
• Support the development of protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Help prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
• Learn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with engineers to refine designs.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with engineering calculations.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Quanta-Services offers an Engineering Intern position focused on supporting substation design projects. You will work with experienced engineers to learn about physical layout, protection and control systems, and industry standards while gaining practical hands-on experience.

The role targets students pursuing Electrical Engineering, with exposure to CAD tools and strong teamwork and communication skills. This on-site internship provides mentorship and real project contributions within the