Substation Electrical Design Intern - Hands-on Power

HDR, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an undergraduate or graduate Engineering intern to focus on the physical design of electrical substations. You will work under supervision on substation drawings, markups, major equipment specs, and procurement support, gaining real-world experience.

You'll learn industry tools, perform AC/DC calculations, and collaborate with project teams, while being part of HDR's employee-owned culture that values inclusion and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the Physical design of electrical substations.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a Project Lead or Project Manager.
• Create/modify substation physical drawings including markups and equipment specifications; assist with procurement.
• Apply industry standard engineering tools, techniques and procedures.
• Complete AC/DC System calculations based on current/future load.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate Engineering program enrollment

GPA 3.0+ preference

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an undergraduate or graduate Engineering intern to focus on the physical design of electrical substations. You will work under supervision on substation drawings, markups, major equipment specs, and procurement support, gaining real-world experience.

You'll learn industry tools, perform AC/DC calculations, and collaborate with project teams, while being part of HDR's employee-owned culture that values inclusion and innovative thinking.