T&D Engineering Intern – Electric Power Design

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC in Pineville, LA, invites motivated engineering students for a T&D Engineer Intern role. You will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how transmission and distribution systems are planned, designed, constructed, and maintained, applying classroom knowledge to real utility projects.

This internship emphasizes technical problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication, with opportunities to contribute to project deliverables, attend design reviews, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or another applicable engineering discipline.
• Interest in electric utilities, infrastructure, engineering design, or project work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment and presenting ideas in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with transmission and distribution design projects.
• Support the preparation and review of engineering drawings, calculations, project documents, and other technical deliverables.
• Help research and evaluate project information to support engineering recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with engineering, operations, and other business teams.
• Assist with tracking project materials, design needs, schedules, and technical updates.
• Learn how engineering standards, safety requirements, and design practices are applied to utility projects.
• Support improvements to engineering processes, procedures, and design activities.
• Share project findings or accomplishments with leaders at the end of internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (in progress)

Job description

Role Purpose

The T&D Engineer Intern supports the engineering and design of Cleco's transmission and distribution systems. This position works alongside experienced engineers and project team members to learn how electrical infrastructure is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to utility projects while developing technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with transmission and distribution design projects.
• Support the preparation and review of engineering drawings, calculations, project documents, and other technical deliverables.
• Help research and evaluate project information to support engineering recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with engineering, operations, and other business teams.
• Assist with tracking project materials, design needs, schedules, and technical updates.
• Learn how engineering standards, safety requirements, and design practices are applied to utility projects.
• Support improvements to engineering processes, procedures, and design activities.
• Share project findings or accomplishments with leaders at the end of internship.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or another applicable engineering discipline
• Interest in electric utilities, infrastructure, engineering design, or project work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment and presenting ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

• Building Organizational Talent*
• Building Partnerships
• Leading Teams
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Courage
• Building Self-Insight
• Building Talent*
• Driving for Results
• Energizing the Organization
• Driving Execution
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Driving Innovation
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Establishing Strategic Direction