Intern - Transmission Line Engineering

Overview

Assist in designing overhead transmission lines, site visits, and calculation reports.

Key Responsibilities

• site visits
• inspections
• design calculations
• construction drawings
• design coordination
• reporting

Tasks

-Support site visits and inspections during the design and construction phases to verify design intent and ensure installations meet approved specifications. -Perform calculations to support design work and create reports to effectively communicate findings. -Assist in the development of detailed construction drawings for overhead transmission lines, ensuring compliance with client and industry standards. -Coordinate with internal and external teams to assist in developing detailed designs and participate in regular meetings to provide updates on design progress.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• civil engineering
• microsoft office
• gpa 3.0
• high‑voltage

What You Bring

-Demonstrated interest in the power delivery industry through internships, work experience, or academic projects. -Ability to review and interpret design drawings. -A cummulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Strong interest in electrical transmission or high-voltage transmission lines. -Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Civil Engineering. -Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

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Benefits

-Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations -Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

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Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check is required for all advertised positions. -applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local and california fair chance ordinances.