Transmission Engineering Intern: Power Grid Design

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Engineering Intern to contribute to electrical powerline design projects. You will apply Civil and Electrical coursework to real-world transmission line development for utilities, wind, solar, and government clients.

You will gain hands-on experience with ACI, IBC, NESC, and ASCE standards while supporting senior engineers in analyses, plans, specifications, and procurement documents.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil/Electrical/Structural).
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and team.
• Willingness to learn in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and work outdoors.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Learn to use design software: AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MFAD.
• Prepare and review construction documents including plans, profiles, bills of materials.
• Understand client interests and address concerns in project work.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for progress.
• Travel to project sites to collect field data.
• Apply engineering standards under licensed senior engineers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited undergrad engineering (Civil/Electrical/Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

MFAD

MATLAB

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Engineering Intern to contribute to electrical powerline design projects. You will apply Civil and Electrical coursework to real-world transmission line development for utilities, wind, solar, and government clients.

You will gain hands-on experience with ACI, IBC, NESC, and ASCE standards while supporting senior engineers in analyses, plans, specifications, and procurement documents.