Substation Engineering Intern — Power & Renewables

GFT; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT invites you to join our power team as a Substation Engineering Intern in St. Louis, MO. You will gain hands-on experience on substation projects, receive guidance from experienced engineers, and have a potential path to full-time employment after graduation.

You will help develop layouts, schematics, and equipment specifications while expanding your knowledge of high voltage systems, renewable energy, and reliability-focused design in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.
• Demonstrated interest in high voltage power engineering or renewable energy.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Strong commitment to learning and professional development.
• Effective written and verbal communications and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing substation layout drawings (plans, elevations, yard layouts, grounding, raceways).
• Support development of substation one-lines, AC/DC power systems, and DC schematics.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and prepare reports.
• Contribute to wind power calculations and assist in collection station design.
• Assist in preparing equipment specifications for substation components and construction.

Skills

High voltage power

Substation design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering (undergrad/grad)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

GFT invites you to join our power team as a Substation Engineering Intern in St. Louis, MO. You will gain hands-on experience on substation projects, receive guidance from experienced engineers, and have a potential path to full-time employment after graduation.

You will help develop layouts, schematics, and equipment specifications while expanding your knowledge of high voltage systems, renewable energy, and reliability-focused design in a collaborative environment.