Ignite your career with hands-on experience in the rapidly growing power industry. You’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world substation projects, building a highly sought-after skillset for Civil/Structural Engineers.

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a full-service Engineering and Design firm providing a full range of cost-effective services for utility high voltage transmission and substation projects. Our corporate culture is rooted by our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.

SECo is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.

Main Duties

Civil/structural engineering summer internship position (working under the direction of a Senior Engineer) focusing on the performance of relatively routine activities and tasks related to the design of high voltage substations (15kV to 500kV).

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performs design of reinforced concrete foundations and metal substation structures.
• Prepares engineering deliverables such as calculations, reports and specifications.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for Construction methods and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Works with designers and drafters to guide the development of drawings.

Job Requirements

• Civil Engineering student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with coursework in structural design and analysis.
• Computer proficiency required as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MathCAD, STADD, L- Pile (or similar engineering software) preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment is critical.
• Able to obtain own housing for the summer if not currently residing locally.