Transmission & Distribution Design Intern

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an Intern (Transmission & Distribution) to join our Power Delivery Team in Pittsburgh, PA for a three-month summer internship.

The role supports engineers and project managers on transmission line and distribution design, with hands-on tasks across drawings, specifications, and analyses. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited engineering program (civil preferred) with courses in statics and materials science, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited college/university to obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably civil).
• Required classes: Statics and Material Science.
• Preferred: Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, Steel Design, Concrete Design.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers/project managers with day-to-day tasks for project delivery.
• Prepare Specification Packages and Structural/Fabrication Drawings.
• Design/Analyze Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-Tower.
• Analyze foundations and structures per codes and specs.
• Perform electrical clearance checks and calculations.
• Coordinate permits for Railroads, Roads, Environmental Crossings.
• Apply engineering principles to Power Delivery projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Team focus

Engineering applications

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Tower

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an Intern (Transmission & Distribution) to join our Power Delivery Team in Pittsburgh, PA for a three-month summer internship.

The role supports engineers and project managers on transmission line and distribution design, with hands-on tasks across drawings, specifications, and analyses. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited engineering program (civil preferred) with courses in statics and materials science, plus strong communication and computer skills.