OPP LightingElectrical Engineer Intern
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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Job Summary
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn States Office of the Physical Plant Design & Engineering Services Department is seeking a Lighting/Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
Design & Engineering Services provides architectural engineering and building code/permitting services for Penn State projects primarily renovations and small additionsup to $4 million. Services include architectural design mechanical and plumbing engineering electrical engineering civil engineering structural engineering support roof system and elevator design building code support and virtual/BIM related services.
The Design & Engineering Services Electrical Engineering Group supports the campuss existing building electrical systems.
Intern work duties will include but are not limited to:
- Performing lighting and electrical design calculations and documentation;
- Assisting with on-site lighting/electrical evaluations and project review;
- Applying lighting and electrical standards and codes to Penn State projects.
Interns may be exposed to Penn State design construction and operations of building power lighting and emergency backup power systems; and also have some exposure or learning opportunities related to power distribution utility underground distribution micro-grids combined heat and power plants and natural gas/diesel power generation. Interns typically use and grow in skill using software including Agi32 Visual Controls Bluebeam etc.
In addition to project work this internship includes an asynchronous educational component including lighting lighting controls and electrical system design principles and exposure to electrical topics lighting/electrical manufacturers and industry trends.
Students pursuing architectural engineering and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume and two reference letters. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting will remain open until January 31 2027 or until a qualified candidate is selected whichever comes first.
During the fall and spring semesters interns may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer interns are expected to work 40 hours a week. Internship is located at University Park with compensation of $16 per hour for undergraduate and $17 per hour for graduate.
Questions regarding the OPP Intern Program please contact OPP Intern Committee at .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
Intern
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