OPP Lighting/Electrical Engineer Intern
About The Position
Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant (OPP) Design & Engineering Services Department is seeking a Lighting/Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Design & Engineering Services provides architectural, engineering, and building code/permitting services for Penn State projects, primarily renovations and small additions up to $4 million. Its Electrical Engineering Group supports the campus’s existing building electrical systems. The intern will contribute to lighting and electrical design, calculations, and documentation; assist with on-site evaluations and project reviews; and apply lighting and electrical standards and codes to Penn State projects. Interns may gain exposure to building power, lighting, and emergency backup power systems, as well as power distribution, utility underground distribution, micro-grids, combined heat and power plants, and natural gas/diesel power generation. Software used may include Agi32, Visual Controls, and Bluebeam. The internship also includes an asynchronous educational component covering lighting, lighting controls, and electrical system design principles, along with exposure to electrical topics, lighting/electrical manufacturers, and industry trends. The internship is located at University Park. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and are expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer. Compensation is $16 per hour for undergraduate students and $17 per hour for graduate students. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the posting closes January 31, 2027, or when a qualified candidate is selected, whichever comes first.
Requirements
- Pursuing architectural engineering or electrical engineering; students in these fields are encouraged to apply.
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters.
- Have a valid driver’s license and successfully complete a motor vehicle records check.
- Successfully complete required background checks.
Responsibilities
- Perform lighting and electrical design, calculations, and documentation.
- Assist with on-site lighting/electrical evaluations and project review.
- Apply lighting and electrical standards and codes to Penn State projects.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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