Summer Electrical Engineer Intern - Hands-on Pharma

Poutrix; Dublin; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ireland is offering a paid Summer Internship for an Electrical Engineer to gain hands-on experience across design, construction support and project delivery in pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial sectors. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary E&I team, assisting with electrical power distribution, drawings, cable sizing, and commissioning activities while learning from experienced engineers and mentors.

Accepted degrees: Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Qualifications

• You will be working towards a degree in a relevant subject.
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• You will travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Responsibilities

• Support the design of electrical power distribution systems and building services.
• Assist in producing electrical drawings, schematics, and single‑line diagrams.
• Contribute to electrical design calculations, including cable sizing, voltage drop, lighting studies, and load assessments.
• Gain experience in short‑circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Support the development of utility service matrices and engineering databases.
• Assist with preparing technical specifications, reports, and project documentation.
• Take part in site surveys, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with process, mechanical, HVAC, architectural, construction, and validation teams.
• Learn and apply industry standards, engineering principles, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Arcadis in Ireland is offering a paid Summer Internship for an Electrical Engineer to gain hands-on experience across design, construction support and project delivery in pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial sectors. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary E&I team, assisting with electrical power distribution, drawings, cable sizing, and commissioning activities while learning from experienced engineers and mentors.

Accepted degrees: Electrical Engineering or related discipline.