Substation Engineering Internship

PDS - Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa seeks a talented, detail oriented, hardworking engineering student to begin learning substation design (both P&C and physical design opportunities are available) part-time during the Spring 2026 semester, located at our Knoxville, TN office. This role has the opportunity to roll into full-time Summer internship, as well. The successful candidate will build a foundation of working in a professional environment, learn the fundamentals of project execution skills, and grow in knowledge of the technical workings of a substation. Tools utilized may range from MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office products. Experience in these software suites is preferred but not required. The superior candidate will be a self-starter that loves to learn CAD software and takes ownership and pride in producing high quality, error-free CAD work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works under direct supervision of engineers and designers. The possibilities for work functions include:

- Perform 2D drafting activites for designers and engineers.

- Create 3D parts and assemblies in various CAD programs.

- Redraw raster images to native CAD programs.

- The successful candidate may be asked to lead small drafting intensive projects.

- Occasionally performs non-technical drafting support for assigned projects, utilizing various computer aided design technology.

- Assigned basic, routine drafting work with few technical items requiring resolution.

- Learn and apply basic design concepts for entry level substation projects.

- Responsible for back checking own work to minimize rework.

- The ideal candidate will become proficient in understanding assigned drawings and will eventually progress to drawing creation and design.

- May occasionally assist engineers and designers with various administrative functions.

- Attend a site visit to see the workings of a substation in person.

- Successful candidates will discuss potential work schedule that can be balanced with school work. A minimum of 10 hours per week is preferred. t is understood that some weeks will vary due to school conflicts.

- Successful candidates will also have the possibility to continue working full-time during the Summer of 2026 (expected 30+ hours per week). This opportunity is available in both the Knoxville, TN and Chattanooga, TN offices.

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Education

Preferred

- Some college or better in Mechanical Engineering

- Some college or better in Civil Engineering

- Some college or better in Electrical Engineering

Behaviors

Preferred

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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