Electrical Engineering Internship – Summer 2026

Moffatt & Nichol • Norfolk, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern with a focus on Electrical Engineering to join our Norfolk office for the Summer of 2026. The intern will provide support to the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation (MEI) team under the supervision of a Professional Engineer. Moffatt & Nichol is a leading global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. The firm is recognized as a worldwide leader in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and has been ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. for four consecutive years. Our professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects serving a global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides customized service and excellence in practice areas including ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• An interest in Power Systems is required
• Must be at least a Junior in their Bachelor’s program
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office
• Familiar with the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Local field work may be required
• A copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for the internship.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification preferred
• At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
• Experience with ETAP, EasyPower and AGI32 preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of electrical design documents including: Lighting, power, and grounding plans, One-Line diagrams, Panel and cable schedules, Project specifications
• Perform electrical calculations
• Size electrical distribution equipment
• Determine wire and conduit sizes

What This Job Offers

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