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2026 Summer Design Engineering Intern

CompanySouthern States, LLC
LocationHampton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist experienced engineers on projects, focusing on design, drafting, and modeling using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Responsibilities also include creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and providing technical support to manufacturing.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
368
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For over 100 years, Southern States has been a provider of essential products and services to electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada to support the Nations Electric Power Infrastructure. This includes high voltage switching products which transfer bulk power, switch loads to balance the system, and protect assets from damaging overcurrents. All Southern States products are engineered to the highest technical standards and manufactured from the finest raw materials by craftsmen who share the same commitment to quality and dedication to detail that has been the cornerstone of our history.
About the Role
Job Summary:

The Intern in Design Engineering Intern is an entry level assistant engineering position.  In this role the intern will learn and apply SSL Drafting and Production processes while working under the supervision of an experienced engineer.  The work will include standard computations, analysis, and 3D CAD design work.


Responsibilities may include:
 
  • Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced Engineers.
  • Design, draft and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new products.
  • Create 3D models, 2D drawings, Specifications and Bill of Materials.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation.
  • Develop engineering skills based on engineering procedure 230.50 Engineering Training.
  • Create samples of working models for demonstration.
  • Improve usability of new and existing products.
  • Revises processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) Systems.  
  • Begin to perform tests in the engineering lab under supervision, learn ANSI Standards and how they relate to testing.


Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude.


Preferred Qualifications:
 
  • Southern States Co-Op or Intern experience.

 
Key Skills
AutoCADSolidWorks3D CAD DesignDraftingMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTechnical SupportEngineering ProceduresUsability ImprovementValue Improvement SystemsANSI StandardsTestingSpecificationsBill of MaterialsHands-on Mechanical Aptitude
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology