Substation Engineering Internship

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

Job summary

Mesa Brand is seeking a talented, detail-oriented engineering student to begin learning substation design (P&C and physical design) part-time during Fall 2026 at our Chattanooga, TN office. The role may roll into a full-time Summer internship, offering a path to grow in CAD drafting and project execution skills.

The ideal candidate loves learning CAD software, takes ownership, and can produce high-quality, error-free CAD work while joining a team of engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Engineering student enrolled part-time or co-op.
• Available Fall 2026 in Chattanooga, TN.
• Interest in substation design and CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D drafting activities for designers and engineers.
• Create 3D parts and assemblies in CAD programs.
• Redraw raster images to native CAD formats.
• Assist with small drafting projects under supervision.
• Learn basic design concepts for entry level substation projects.
• Back-check own work to minimize rework.

Skills

CAD software

2D drafting

3D CAD modeling

Education

Engineering student

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

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This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Mesa seeks a talented, detail oriented, hardworking engineering student to begin learning substation design (both P&C and physical design opportunities are available) part-time during the Fall 2026 semester, located at our Chattanooga, TN office. This role has the opportunity to roll into full-time Summer internship, as well. The successful candidate will build a foundation of working in a professional environment, learn the fundamentals of project execution skills, and grow in knowledge of the technical workings of a substation. Tools utilized may range from MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office products. Experience in these software suites is preferred but not required. The superior candidate will be a self-starter that loves to learn CAD software and takes ownership and pride in producing high quality, error-free CAD work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under direct supervision of engineers and designers. The possibilities for work functions include:
• Perform 2D drafting activities for designers and engineers.
• Create 3D parts and assemblies in various CAD programs.
• Redraw raster images to native CAD programs.
• The successful candidate may be asked to lead small drafting intensive projects.
• Occasionally performs non-technical drafting support for assigned projects, utilizing various computer aided design technology.
• Assigned basic, routine drafting work with few technical items requiring resolution.
• Learn and apply basic design concepts for entry level substation projects.
• Responsible for back checking own work to minimize rework.Sorry, but I cannot continue.