Electrical Engineering Intern (Buildings)

Primera Engineers • Chicago, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Primera is seeking an electrical engineering student for an internship supporting engineering and architectural projects from its Chicago office. The role is intended for a student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program who is interested in power engineering and wants hands-on experience in a professional office environment. Students at different stages of their curriculum, from pre-engineering freshmen and sophomores to more advanced juniors and seniors, are encouraged to apply. Prior internship experience is a plus but is not required.

The intern will work alongside and be mentored by Primera’s engineering experts, applying classroom learning to real-world projects. The work includes supporting energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and/or lighting design; assisting with CAD drafting and 3-D modeling; participating in field surveys and documentation; and preparing sketches, technical comparisons, and related technical work. The position offers project responsibility and opportunities to communicate project activities with the team.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering.
• Interest in power engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Motivation to apply classroom learning in a real-world environment.
• Ability and interest in working collaboratively with the engineering team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and architects in energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and/or lighting design.
• Assist with plan drafting using CAD software and 3-D modeling.
• Assist with field surveys and documentation.
• Prepare sketches, technical comparisons, and similar technical work.
• Communicate project activities with the team.
• Work on projects from the Chicago office and learn under the mentorship of experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Resume-building experience in a professional environment.
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Colleagues who appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
• Employee-led committees offering social, wellness, and community service activities throughout the year.
• Mentorship from experts in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern