Transmission Line Engineering Intern - CAD, Design & Field Support

Quanta-Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

Quanta Services’ QISG division is seeking an engineering intern to assist with overhead transmission line design, routing, and analysis. You’ll work with engineers and project managers to develop, draft, and review design packages for high-voltage infrastructure projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related design tools while learning industry codes and standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Coursework or familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or PLS-CADD.
• Basic understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis.
• Support drafting and mapping using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar software.
• Implement engineering redlines and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, such as sag-tension analysis and pole loading checks, under supervision.
• Help prepare documentation, reports, and design packages for project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and refine engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, field data collection, and technical meetings.
• Maintain organized records of design data, drawings, and project notes.
• Work approximately 40 hours per week during the internship period.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-CADD

Job description

Quanta Services’ QISG division is seeking an engineering intern to assist with overhead transmission line design, routing, and analysis. You’ll work with engineers and project managers to develop, draft, and review design packages for high-voltage infrastructure projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related design tools while learning industry codes and standards in a fast-paced environment.