Intern - Substation Engineering

Overview

Support substation design projects with drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• spec writing
• power calculations
• layout drawings
• engineering calculations
• one-line diagrams
• dc schematics

Tasks

-Assist in preparing equipment specifications for substation components and construction. -Contribute to wind power calculations and assist in collection station design. -Support real client projects by assisting in developing substation layout drawings, including plan and elevations, yard layouts, grounding details, and raceway designs for new and existing substations. -Aid in performing basic engineering calculations and preparing reports. -Support the development of substation one-lines, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and DC schematics.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• electrical engineering
• communication
• high voltage
• engineering software

What You Bring

-Effective written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. -Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering. -Demonstrated interest in high voltage power engineering, substation design or renewable energy through prior internships, work experiences, or applied academic coursework. -Strong commitment to learning and professional development. -Familiarity with engineering software used in substation design is advantageous. -Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

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Benefits

-Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -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. -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. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.