Electrical Engineer - Buildings (Intern)

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

1d

About The Position

General Matter is reimagining how complex building systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered. We combine modern engineering workflows with digital modeling to help architects, builders, and operators create sustainable, high‑performance spaces. Our teams bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate the future of how buildings are designed and operated. We’re looking for an Electrical Engineering (Intern) with a strong interest in electrical systems design for industrial and mission‑critical facilities to join our growing engineering team. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to learn the fundamentals of power, lighting, and low‑voltage systems for manufacturing plants and other large‑scale infrastructure for industrial buildings. This is an excellent opportunity for a current student eager to gain exposure to high‑reliability, energy‑intensive facility design in the AEC industry.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Foundational coursework in electrical power systems, machines, circuits, and building services engineering.
• Exposure to BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Academic understanding of power distribution, load analysis, and basic electrical design fundamentals.
• Interest in learning lighting and energy modeling tools (e.g., Dialux, or IES‑VE).
• Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open‑source projects.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude with a strong desire to learn how complex industrial systems operate.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE).
• Exposure to power system studies, short‑circuit analysis, or relay protection through university labs or projects.
• Experience with renewable integration, generator systems, or UPS and battery energy storage.
• Understanding of data center electrical topologies (Uptime Tier standards, redundancy design).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and coordination of electrical power systems in BIM for industrial and critical facilities.
• Help perform load calculations, circuit analysis, and panel schedules, and support equipment layouts under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support the development of medium‑voltage distribution networks and backup systems, including assisting with the draft of single line diagrams.
• Contribute to lighting design studies, grounding layouts, and protective device coordination tasks.
• Learn and apply BIM modeling using Revit and AutoCAD to help integrate electrical designs with mechanical and structural disciplines.
• Assist in preparing documentation, specifications, and construction drawings for large-scale projects.
• Participate in workflow automation and data analytics using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
• Effectively communicate technical ideas and progress updates within multidisciplinary project teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern