Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Summer Consultants, Inc. • Mclean, VA

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summer Consultants is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns for Summer 2027. This internship is designed for engineering students interested in building systems and applying classroom concepts to real-world designs. Summer Consultants specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for buildings, with a focus on renovating and modernizing existing federal, institutional, higher education, and historic facilities. Interns will support experienced engineers on technical, hands-on projects, assisting with tasks such as surveys, calculations, equipment selection, layouts, and drawings. The role involves understanding the challenges of renovation work, including assessing existing conditions, identifying constraints, and integrating new designs within existing structures. Field surveys are a key component, allowing interns to observe and document existing systems, learn how field conditions influence design, and connect engineering concepts to operational systems.

Requirements

• At least two years completed toward a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Architectural Engineering (Electrical/Lighting focus).
• Genuine interest in power, lighting, electrical distribution, building systems, existing-building renovation, and learning how engineering works in practice.
• Curiosity about how buildings are constructed, operated, maintained, and modified over time.
• Willingness to spend meaningful time in the field surveying existing conditions.
• Ability to learn from experienced engineers, ask questions, receive and apply feedback, and contribute as part of a project team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Ability to support day-long field surveys outdoors and indoors, including conditioned and unconditioned spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation. Field work may include walking 10,000 to 20,000 steps in a day, climbing up and down a 6-foot ladder, kneeling, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to obtain site access at client locations, including federal facilities, as required by project assignments.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design work on renovation and existing-building projects.
• Participate in field surveys to observe and document existing building conditions and electrical systems.
• Assist with lighting and power design, electrical calculations, lighting calculations, electrical distribution, and system layouts.
• Help translate survey information, calculations, and existing constraints into project drawings and design documentation.
• Use tools such as Revit and AutoCAD to support project work.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers from other disciplines.
• Ask questions, apply feedback, and take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
• Help solve client problems with curiosity, precision, quality, and follow-through.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave: One hour of sick leave earned for every 30 hours worked.
• Parking and business travel: Summer provides parking at no cost and reimburses reasonable approved expenses associated with travel to job sites and other business travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree