Engineering Intern - Substation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Job Title: Engineering Intern
As a Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting substation design projects across the QISG platform. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers, contributing to real-world projects while learning about physical layout, protection & control systems, and industry standards. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering who are curious about the energy industry and eager to learn.
What You'll Do
- Assist in designing physical substation components such as yard layouts, grounding, and control building arrangements.
- Support the development of protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Help prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material.
- Learn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Participate in quality reviews and collaborate with engineers to refine designs.
- Maintain project documentation and assist with engineering calculations.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Interest in learning about substation components and design principles.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering software is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Get
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real projects. You’ll also build valuable skills and connections to support your future career.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.