Substation Design Engineer Intern – Part Time

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Assist with the development of substation P&C and/or physical design, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates .

Posted 5/21/2026part-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the development of substation P&C and/or physical design, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates
Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers
Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors
Assist with engineering calculations such AC and DC load calculations required to properly size auxiliary systems
Assist with engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis
Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed
Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities
Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work
May provide field support during construction
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university
1 - 3 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm
Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Basic analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation designengineering calculationsAC load calculationsDC load calculationsconduit sizingbus sizinglighting analysislightning analysisgrounding grid analysiscomputer assisted design

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunicationcoordination

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering