Engineering Intern - Substation Design

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as an Engineering Intern! At Qualus, our Engineering Interns gain hands-on experience by supporting our engineering teams on real-world projects. Interns assist in preparing electrical design packages, developing drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and learning the quality control (QC) process alongside senior engineers. They also provide project documentation support and contribute to general office tasks, all while building valuable technical and professional skills. 

This internship is designed to give students the opportunity to apply their coursework in a professional setting, explore career paths in engineering, and learn directly from experienced mentors.

Full-time or part-time flexibility available; all interns must be in-office at a Qualus office location.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Learn and assist with quality checks (QC) on electrical drawings under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support project documentation and general office tasks.
• Apply company processes, procedures, and client standards in project work. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams and gain exposure to a variety of project phases. 
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full time student in an ABET-accredited program pursuing BS/BE degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering. 
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

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Preferred Skills

• Exposure to utility infrastructure, power systems, transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, renewable energy, or grid modernization through coursework or practical experience.
• Proficiency with engineering software, CAD platforms, GIS applications, or data analysis tools commonly used in engineering environments.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.