Substation Design Intern — Power Systems & AutoCAD

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an engineering intern to support substation design by developing high-quality packages for constructability across 34.5kV to 500kV in an in-office environment.

Candidates should pursue an AS or BS in engineering or a related field, have strong written and verbal communication, and be proficient with AutoCAD, which is a plus. This is a part-time internship with Winter 2026 and/or Summer 2027 opportunities.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be working toward an Associate of Science Degree (minimum) or Bachelor of Science Degree in a technically related field.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are a requirement.
• The intern will work in an in-office, collaborative team environment to provide engineered design packages for constructability of power substations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of high-quality Substation design packages for constructability.
• Collaborate with engineering resources to produce design packages.
• Support constructability reviews for substations ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate of Science Degree (minimum) or equivalent

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an engineering intern to support substation design by developing high-quality packages for constructability across 34.5kV to 500kV in an in-office environment.

Candidates should pursue an AS or BS in engineering or a related field, have strong written and verbal communication, and be proficient with AutoCAD, which is a plus. This is a part-time internship with Winter 2026 and/or Summer 2027 opportunities.