Transmission Line

Engineering Intern

About the Position

As a Transmission Line Engineering Intern in the Transmission Group, you will be engaged to assist engineers performing the design of Overhead and Underground electric power lines for  utilities, renewables, industrial, and commercial clients.

Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn PLS-CADD basics and perform design analysis of transmission line(s).
• Assist in performing detailed transmission design including line siting/alignment, plan and profiles, conductor selection, conductor sagging, line configurations, framing, and foundation designs.
• Learn and understand applicable Codes, NEI and industry standards.
• Help prepare design products including bills of material, plan and profiles, structure drawings, assembly and framing details drawings, foundation details, staking sheets, conductor stringing tables, and permitting exhibits.
• Review transmission line drawings requirements.
• Complete hand and computer-based calculations and PLS-CADD Models.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects, including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Experience: Relevant coursework or projects in civil engineering or field experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of PLS-CADD, L-Pile, MFAD, and MathCadd is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Working Conditions

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information

NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.