Electrical Engineering Intern (B+P) - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern based in Arlington, Virginia, with an expected start in Spring/Summer 2027. The internship offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience with engineering, design, and infrastructure projects, along with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills and connect with experienced professionals. The position requires a hybrid schedule that includes office work in Arlington, and the selected candidate must be available to work there. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, the intern will contribute to electrical design and documentation for projects of varying types and sizes, including laboratories, educational facilities, offices, mission critical facilities, and cultural facilities. Work includes power distribution and lighting systems, design calculations, project documentation, and support through project design phases, including construction administration. The intern will work as part of a team and in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules. AECOM is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18–19, 2026. The event includes a networking mixer on Wednesday evening and interviews at the Arlington office on Thursday. AECOM reports that it has more than 50,000 professionals and offers comprehensive benefits that may vary by employment status. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field and have completed at least two years of study.
Candidates who have graduated with a bachelor's degree and plan to continue with a master's degree are eligible. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's degree in the most recent school term and intend to pursue an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Must be available to work in Arlington, Virginia, on a hybrid schedule that includes office work.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use AutoCAD and/or Revit to create construction documents, sketches, and related materials.
Knowledge of SKM and/or ETAP for electrical studies.
Knowledge of AGi32 for lighting calculations.
Experience with design work for new construction and renovation projects.
Prior internship experience using drafting, surveying, and/or construction administration skills.

Responsibilities

Build analytic and design skills.
Conduct engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Use computer software to solve basic engineering problems.
Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules under supervision.
Design and document normal, standby, and emergency power distribution systems.
Design and document normal and emergency lighting systems for interior and exterior applications.
Perform calculations to support designs.
Work through all project design phases, including construction administration.
Contribute to projects of varying types and sizes, including laboratories, educational facilities, office spaces, mission critical facilities, and cultural facilities.
Work in a team environment.