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Career Opportunities: Electrical Engineering Intern (11709)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Boston

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed at least your sophomore year in electrical or architectural engineering, plus experience with Revit, Microsoft Office, and familiarity with SKM or AGI32.
  • You will design electrical systems, analyze and document projects, assist in assessments, attend design meetings, receive mentorship, and visit construction sites.

Requirements

  • Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
  • Some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite in addition to familiarity with SKM, AGI32, or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

Responsibilities

  • Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
  • Perform analysis, design, and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
  • Help perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
  • Participate in design meetings.
  • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

FAQs

What is the location of the Electrical Engineering Intern position?

The position is located in the Boston office of SmithGroup.

What kind of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams, focusing on building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

What qualifications are required for the internship?

The ideal candidate should have completed at least their sophomore year or be a graduate student in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.

Are there any specific software skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as familiarity with SKM, AGI32, or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

What is the anticipated hourly rate for this internship?

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is between $21.00 and $25.00 per hour.

How long does the internship last?

The summer internships are 12 weeks long and are held between May and August.

Will the intern receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, the intern will receive mentorship from experienced engineers.

Are cover letters required for the application?

Cover letters are optional but highly encouraged to help the company understand your interests.

Is overtime pay available for this position?

Yes, you are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week.

What is the office culture like at SmithGroup?

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for staff and offers hybrid work options, allowing interns to work within the vibrant office culture or remotely as needed.

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Mission & Purpose

Founded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets behind decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 19 offices in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,300 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery—giving rise to new and innovative processes and methodologies that are redefining the way we work. Our integrated practice offers depth in all disciplines serving the built and natural environment, including architecture, engineering (coastal, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), landscape architecture, urban design and environmental science. Our specialists—from artists and engineers, to nurses, workplace strategists and beyond—develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. Blending artistry, technology, planning, research and strategy, we partner with clients to up-end disruptors redefining their businesses and solve challenges impacting their worlds. Whether tasked to develop a business model, workflow processes, a campus master plan, a building, an energy model, or a strategic plan, our integrated team of experts relentlessly explores and refines until they arrive at a solution that realizes success at every scale of a project. Our ability to blend aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future—has earned recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over.

Culture & Values

  • Equity

    We believe in creating a design culture grounded in empathy, dignity, and excellence.

  • Passion

    Our passion for design excellence drives us to solve complex, meaningful problems for clients.

  • Sustanibilty

    We design to create a healthy and prosperous future for clients and communities.

  • Curiosity

    We relentlessly explore, test and learn in order to innovate and solve today's emerging challenges.

  • Community

    We are leaders where we live and work. We share our energy, our time, and our knowledge to advance our clients and professions.

  • Integrity

    Trust is the foundation of all great design solutions. The only way to serve our clients and one another is with bedrock integrity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Workplace

    We offer flexible scheduling along with in-office, remote and hybrid work plans

  • 15 Fridays Off

    We enjoy 15 extra Fridays off per year – on top of holidays & basic PTO

  • Compensation & Savings

    401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, commuter benefits & more

  • Health And Well-Being

    Parental leave, domestic partner & same-sex benefits, caregiving resources, coverage for medical, dental, vision, Rx, flex spending options