Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer Intern supports the Engineering Estimating and Project Management teams to gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects from conceptual design and bidding through project execution and closeout. This role provides exposure to technical design cost analysis BIM coordination and real-world project management processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to Engineering Estimating and Project Management teams across all phases of a project including bidding design development project execution and field/site coordination.
• Support preparation and modification of construction drawings electrical layouts and single-line diagrams under supervision.
• Assist with material take-offs and bid support using Accubid.
• Support review and markup of plans and specifications using Bluebeam.
• Gain exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes coordination meetings and model review workflows.
• Participate in pre-construction planning and project coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to understand scheduling procurement and project tracking processes.
• Apply electrical codes industry standards and company best practices to assigned tasks.
• Conduct field visits as needed to verify design intent and support project coordination.
• Utilize CAD Revit Excel BIM platforms Accubid Bluebeam and emerging AI tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare reports documentation and analysis under guidance from senior team members.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field with an emphasis in Electrical or Construction
• Completed sophomore-level coursework or higher in core electrical engineering subjects.

Technical Skills

• Foundational knowledge of electrical systems and circuit theory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word).
• Exposure to or coursework in CAD or Revit preferred.
• Interest in BIM coordination estimating software (Accubid) and construction document review (Bluebeam).
• Comfortable learning AI-driven tools and emerging construction technologies.

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a project-based environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking.
• Team-oriented with a proactive learning mindset.

Work Requirements

• Availability within standard company hours (Mon Fri 7:00 AM 5:00 PM).
  • Minimum of 15 hours/week during the school year and 40 hours/week during breaks and summer.
• Ability to visit project sites as required.
• A valid drivers license with acceptable record.
• Access to a reliable motor vehicle to drive to job sites as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• The ability to operate standard office equipment computers and keyboards.
• The ability to alternate between sitting and standing is available while working at the desk.

Working Environment:

• Office environment
• Occasion visits to projects in the field for walk throughs

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.