2027 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineering
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on power, lighting, or signal system design to join our Facilities Engineering Division in Bloomington, Minnesota, for the summer. As a member of the team, you will work alongside Professional Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to assist with the preparation of studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings for building electrical systems. You may also assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications. In addition to working alongside Electrical Engineering professionals, you will work within a multi-disciplined environment and collaborate with Mechanical, Civil, and Structural Engineering and Architecture professionals to provide an array of services for a number of unique projects located across the country, including government and educational facilities, manufacturing and processing plants, maintenance and material handling facilities, industrial site operations, and transportation operations. The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements. Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for housing assistance.
Requirements
- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- Previous internship/field experience, previous coursework, or strong interest in designing building electrical systems: power, lighting, and signal (phone, fire alarm, and security).
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Revit MEP or similar 3D design software.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.
- Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.
- Previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
- Previous experience or training with Visual or similar lighting software.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings for building electrical systems.
- Assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Civil, and Structural Engineering and Architecture professionals on various projects.
Benefits
- Housing assistance may be available for out-of-state students.
- Formal software trainings
- Networking opportunities
- Mentorship relationships
- Social events
- Learning seminars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
