About the role#
Mesa Associates, Inc is hiring an Engineering Intern for our Edwardsville, Illinois office. You will support our Substation Engineering and Design team. This role is part time during the school year with the option to move to full time during winter and summer breaks. We offer flexible scheduling to ensure this work does not conflict with your classes.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Substation Engineering and Design projects.
- Create electrical drawing deliverables for substation construction.
- Prepare detail drawings of substation wiring, electrical components, and assemblies.
- Operate equipment like printers and plotters.
- Work under the direction of project managers and senior engineers.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior level standing at an accredited university.
- Currently working toward a BS in Engineering.
- Alternatively, a Senior level student at a technical college.
- Majors in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Edwardsville, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part time (with full time potential during breaks).
- Status: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Mesa Associates, Inc
Mesa Associates is an engineering, procurement, and construction management firm. Founded in 1988, the company provides technical services to government, heavy industrial, and electric utility clients. It maintains a staff of 884 employees across multiple office locations. The firm specializes in power delivery, systems integration, and various engineering disciplines including civil, structural, and electrical design.
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