Building Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Wight & Company; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wight & Company in Darien, CT is seeking Summer Interns to join our Electrical Engineering group. Interns work with junior and senior engineers on design projects and collaborate with architects and construction managers to gain practical, hands-on experience.

This internship offers networking across departments, exposure to BIM (Revit), and opportunities to contribute to project advancement. Current students pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering should apply; strong

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Good organization and computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Work with junior and senior engineers to develop creative design solutions.
• Expand existing technical and computer skills for day-to-day activities.
• Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relations.
• Contribute meaningfully to project advancement and completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Open to learn and have fun

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit (BIM)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company is currently looking for Summer Interns to work in our Electrical Engineering group in our Darien office. Engineering interns have opportunities to work with the engineering teams on projects and to also collaborate with Wight’s architects and construction managers.

Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Engineering interns have numerous opportunities to network with professionals and interns from all the various departments. The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Junior and Senior Engineers to develop creative solutions to challenges in the design processes
• Expand upon existing technical and computer skills to aid with day-to-day activities
• Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relations
• Provide meaningful contributions to project advancement and completion

Requirements:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong communication skills
• Good organization and computer skills
• Revit building information modelling experience preferred
• Openness to learn and have fun

Salary Range:

$20 - $25. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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