Intern - Transmission

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Saber Power Services

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Houston, Texas

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Responsibilities

Support engineering and project teams in the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage transmission projects from 69kV to 500kV. Assist with technical documentation, routing studies, and field investigations while coordinating with procurement and construction teams.

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Job Description

Intern – Transmission

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Saber Power Services is a leading high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in transmission, substation, and power delivery infrastructure projects. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transmission Intern to support our engineering and project teams in the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage transmission projects.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to utility-scale transmission systems, engineering design practices, project coordination, and field construction activities. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and has an interest in power systems and utility infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist transmission engineers with the design and development of high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV. 
  • Support preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation. 
  • Assist with transmission line routing studies, structure spotting, and conductor selection activities. 
  • Perform basic engineering calculations using industry software and tools. 
  • Support field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as needed. 
  • Help maintain project schedules, deliverables, and document control. 
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to support project execution. 
  • Review utility standards, NESC requirements, and client specifications. 
  • Participate in safety meetings and maintain compliance with company safety policies and procedures. 
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal and client meetings.

Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 
  • Strong interest in power delivery, transmission systems, or utility infrastructure. 
  • Basic understanding of electrical power systems and engineering principles. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 

Preferred

  • Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, or similar engineering software. 
  • Coursework related to power systems or transmission engineering. 
  • Previous internship or field experience in utilities, construction, or EPC environments. 
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Saber Power Services

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewable and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad. Saber Power Services, LLC is a privately held organization comprised of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, including Saber Power, Saber Power Field Services, Bath Group, inoLECT, and CLC Engineering. We bring together recognized industry experts with substantial experience in project planning and the safe, disciplined execution of large-scale electric transmission and substation projects. Our teams are committed to delivering consistent quality, reliable performance, and schedule certainty on every project. Founded in 2010, Saber was built on a core set of values: safety, quality, performance and collaboration, internally throughout our company divisions and externally, with our valued clients and trusted partners. These values continue to define our culture and guide our work. This is reflected in our strong record of repeat business, high employee retention, referral-based growth, exceptional safety performance and the industry recognition we have earned. Saber offers full-spectrum turnkey EPC solutions, and individualized power system services including: Electrical, civil, structural, transmission and mechanical engineering Strategic sourcing Turnkey solutions Maintenance services Testing and commissioning 24/7 emergency response Battery and UPS Specialty services Power quality services Protection retrofit panels Remote racking solutions
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