Mesa seeks a talented, detail-oriented, hardworking engineering student to begin learning substation design (both P&C and physical design opportunities are available) part-time during the Spring 2026 semester, located at our Knoxville, TN office. This role has the opportunity to roll into full-time Summer internship, as well. The successful candidate will build a foundation of working in a professional environment, learn the fundamentals of project execution skills, and grow in knowledge of the technical workings of a substation. Tools utilized may range from MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office products. Experience in these software suites is preferred but not required. The superior candidate will be a self-starter that loves to learn CAD software and takes ownership and pride in producing high quality, error-free CAD work.
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Works well as a member of a group
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Some college or better in Civil Engineering
Some college or better in Electrical Engineering
Some college or better in Mechanical Engineering
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