{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"94fa2d962a55f82d934c90ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94fa2d962a55f82d934c90ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94fa2d962a55f82d934c90ae","title":"Electrical Engineering Intern","description":"Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.\n\nWith more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.\n\nPrimary Function:\n\nAs a member of a project team, the Electrical Engineering Intern will perform engineering and design duties, which require application of engineering principles. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee’s job knowledge and abilities.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nEmployee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:\n\n•\nWork with project team to perform specific tasks as assigned for the creation of design documents and drawings for a project, including creating wiring diagrams from schematics, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings under direct supervision\n\n•\nPerform engineering support tasks such as relay burden, lighting, simplified load flow, and short circuit calculations under direct supervision\n\n•\nLearn and apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and load flow and short circuit studies under direct supervision\n\n•\nComplete tasks as assigned to meet engineering and design effort project schedule requirements\n\n•\nLearn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI\n\n•\nLearn and properly use the document management system\n\n•\nLearn and apply corporate standard engineering practices\n\n•\nSpend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design\n\n•\nTake personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work\n\n•\nBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party\n\n•\nTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments\n\n•\nPerform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.\n\nHow You Will Make an Impact\n\n•\nCreate design documents, drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials for substation projects under senior engineer supervision.\n\n•\nPerform engineering calculations and studies: relay burden, load flow, short circuit, ground grid design, relay coordination, and transformer sizing.\n\n•\nApply industry standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) and gain hands-on experience at job sites.\n\n•\nDeliver accurate work on schedule, solve problems proactively, and travel to project sites as needed.\n\nMinimum Qualifications / Experience\n\nWorking towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred. Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.\n\n•\nPossess skills in the following areas:\n\n•\nKnowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals\n\n•\nBasic knowledge of three phase power systems\n\n•\nDemonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment\n\n•\nStrong problem solving and analytical skills\n\n•\nDemonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written\n\n•\nKnowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\n• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.\n• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.\n• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.\n• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.\n\nEnvironmental Conditions\n\n• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.\n• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.\n\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nDashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.\n\nDashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.\n\nCandidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.","company":"Dashiell","rawCompany":"dashiell","city":"Madison","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T09:41:22.171Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"49-2095.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-repairers-powerhouse-substation-and-relay"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineering Intern","description":"Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. 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Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.\n\nDashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.\n\nCandidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. 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