2027 Electrical Student Intern

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HGA invites motivated students to join as a paid Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern. The program runs about 12 weeks, typically June 1, 2027 through mid‑August, with locations in Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC.

You’ll gain exposure to lighting design, power distribution, electrical calculations, and code research while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to implementation. ABET‑accredited enrollment and junior status (or graduate) are required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering (electrical systems) or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entering your junior year or above of an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in graduate school.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, DAPPER, or CAPTOR.
• Knowledge of AGi32 and/or Visual Pro; familiarity with Revit preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with innovative lighting designs that balance aesthetics and technical performance.
• Supporting the design of power distribution and lighting systems for commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
• Performing electrical engineering calculations and technical analyses.
• Researching applicable codes and regulations and coordinating with city, county, and state officials.
• Reviewing reports, drawings, test results, and design documentation.
• Utilizing industry-standard engineering and design software to support project delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET‑accredited program

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

DAPPER

CAPTOR

Revit

AGi32

Visual Pro

Job description

Summer 2027 - Electrical Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC

Begin to build your future at HGA! We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices. Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we've reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026

Interviews conducted: October - November 2026

Offers extended: By December 2026

Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 - Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering experiences, including:

• Assisting with innovative lighting designs that balance aesthetics and technical performance.
• Supporting the design of power distribution and lighting systems for commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
• Performing electrical engineering calculations and technical analyses.
• Researching applicable codes and regulations and coordinating with city, county, and state officials.
• Reviewing reports, drawings, test results, and design documentation.
• Utilizing industry-standard engineering and design software to support project delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects from concept through implementation.

What you'll bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering (with an emphasis in electrical systems) or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entering your junior year or above of an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in graduate school.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, DAPPER, or CAPTOR.
• Knowledge of AGi32 and/or Visual Pro.
• Familiarity with Revit is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour - $25/hour (Mid-West) and $29/hour (Boston or Washington, DC)

We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application!

Thank you and we can't wait to hear from you!