Electrical Design Internship Summer 2027

Dubak Electrical•La Grange Park, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Dubak Electrical Group is offering an exciting Summer Internship opportunity designed to immerse you in the dynamic field of electrical design within the industrial electrical sector. This paid, full-time, 10-week program is for students eager to gain real-world, hands-on experience in Electrical Design. The intern will help design, draft, and coordinate real-world power distribution and low-voltage systems, from the service entrance to branch circuits.

Requirements

Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management program or a related field.
Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in college.
Solid academic record (minimum GPA of 3.2).
Strong math aptitude skills.
Effective communicator with both verbal and written skills.
Basic understanding of circuit theory and single-phase and three-phase power systems.
Comfortable working in Excel and eager to learn the NEC.
A keen interest in building a career within the construction industry.
Able to visit our fabrication shop and job sites throughout the Chicagoland area.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AutoCAD or Revit through coursework or projects is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the electrical construction industry.
Learn the basics of electrical design through a comprehensive 10-week structured program.
Take initiative in your personal and professional development.
Collaborate effectively with team members and across various departments.
Possess good listening skills, follow instructions and communicate effectively.
Utilize software and technology tools efficiently (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Demonstrate curiosity by asking insightful questions and seeking out learning opportunities.
Thrive under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve project goals.
Draft one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and power plans in Revit and AutoCAD.
Perform NEC calculations, including feeder and branch-circuit sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and service load calculations.
Model conduit, cable tray, and equipment in Revit and help resolve clash-detection issues during BIM/VDC coordination.
Support structured cabling and low-voltage layouts, including pathways, IDF/MDF rooms, and rack elevations.
Prepare submittal packages and redline markups alongside Project Management interns.
Participate in QA/QC reviews of drawings and learn how an IFM-grade drawing package is checked.
Develop bills of material that Prefabrication interns use to build EDC assemblies.