Substation Engineering Internship or Co-Op (Fall 2027)
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
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Job Summary
At Nexus Engineering Group our interns are valued members of project teams and are given meaningful opportunities to contribute from day one. As a Substation Engineering Intern you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support projects that help deliver reliable electrical power to utilities industrial facilities renewable energy developments and critical infrastructure clients.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to the engineering design and construction of electrical substations while providing mentorship technical development and real-world project experience. Whether youre interested in electrical design protection and controls or physical substation layout youll gain valuable insight into the power delivery industry and the role engineering plays in keeping communities connected.
- Assist engineers with the development and review of substation engineering deliverables including drawings calculations reports and technical documentation.
- Support electrical design activities related to transmission and distribution substations.
- Help create and revise one-line diagrams wiring schematics equipment layouts conduit plans grounding drawings and construction packages.
- Perform engineering calculations under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Participate in site visits field investigations and construction support activities when project opportunities allow.
- Learn and apply engineering standards codes and industry best practices.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Strong interest in power systems electrical infrastructure and substation engineering.
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and power distribution concepts.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other drafting software preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm
- Gain exposure to high-voltage electrical infrastructure and power delivery systems.
- Learn how substations are engineered designed and constructed from concept through commissioning.
- Work on real client projects under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
- Expand capabilities with drafting software such as AutoCAD MicroStation or others
- Exposure to and application of industry codes and standards related to the electrical discipline.
About Nexus Engineering Group
Nexus Engineering Group a distinguished independent full-service engineering procurement and construction management (EPCm) firm provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment making it a place where youll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity dedication and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation
Nexus Engineering Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at emailprotected.
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind including CPT OPT or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action filing or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.
ThirdParty Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved thirdparty partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
About Nexus Engineering Group Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and ... View more
