Utility Engineering Intern (Electrical)
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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients.
You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.
- Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
- Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
- Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
- Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
- Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
- Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!
Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:
As an intern in our Substation Department, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the power utility industry and play a real role in shaping the future of energy.
Where You'll Work :
- This internship is based at our Headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and will be an on-site role. The program is expected to run from mid-May through early August.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist in creating and modifying one-lines, conduit schedules, bills of material (BOM), layouts, relay panel arrangements, existing steel drawings, and cable lists for high-voltage substations (32.4–500 kV).
- Prepare engineering and construction estimate documents, including yard layouts, plans, section views, and electrical details.
- Draft and edit technical specifications for substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and control houses.
- Collaborate with engineers on integrating protection, control, and monitoring systems.
- Apply field mark-ups to project drawings and perform supervised calculations (voltage drop, CT burden, lighting, short circuit, etc.).
- Contributing to a collaborative team, with the flexibility to step in and support other roles or duties as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum GPA 2.75).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear communicator with solid interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Excel and AutoCAD is a plus.
- No prior design experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to dive in.
Ready to make an impact with us?
If you’re passionate, diligent, and want to be part of a team that’s changing the game in engineering, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
Join our team. We're all familia here.