Electrical Design Intern - San Bernardino

Design West Engineering; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Design West Engineering, Inc. in California is seeking an Electrical Design Intern to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

You will work under seasoned engineers on challenging projects and gain hands-on experience in the AEC industry, building your engineering skillsets and professional confidence. Required: pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree with at least two years of coursework, a solid understanding of fundamentals, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing EE degree with ≥2 years of coursework completed.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in design and drafting tasks as assigned.
• Coordinate with team members on project development.
• Develop energy calculations for required projects.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to create construction documents.
• Learn execution of engineering design analyses through practice.
• Attend site visits to observe electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Organizational and multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree with 2+ years coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joining Team DWE

Design West Engineering is a multidisciplinary design engineering company that prides itself on customer service. We achieve this through investing in our team and creating a supportive working environment where our team can thrive. At DWE, building trust within our team is a top priority that is achieved by focusing on the professional development and growth of our team members. We strive to stay current with technologies, adapt within the current industry, and provide a fundamental commitment to mentorship for all employees. Here are a few ways we plan to support you when you are on our team:

• A fun and inclusive atmosphere with a people-first philosophy
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Team building budgets are allocated to each team, with comped hours for fun and extracurricular activities.
• Team building around philanthropic community-based events.
• Quarterly check-ins with supervisors to review progress toward personal and professional development goals.
• Partnering with you on your path toward certifications and licensing
• Networking and ongoing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
• Mentorship opportunities internally and through partnering organizations.
• One team philosophy between our offices with inter-office project collaboration on regional and national work.
• Commitment to company growth to support the personal growth of our team.

Electrical Design Intern

Design West Engineering is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. As an intern at Design West Engineering, you will be provided with the opportunity to work under the guidance of top engineers in the Architecture, Engineering and Constructions (AEC) industry, while working on challenging projects and building your engineering skillsets.

Required Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree, with at least 2 years of coursework completed from an accredited institution
• Must possess a strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Experience with creating 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD/Revit is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must possess strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities

Job Duties Include

• Assist electrical engineers and project managers in design and drafting tasks as assigned
• Coordinate with other team members and engineers on project development
• Assist in developing energy calculations for required projects
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to create construction documents
• Learn the execution of specific engineering design analyses and studies through observation and practice
• Attend site visits to observe electrical installations, both new and existing

Additional Information

• This internship is scheduled to begin in May-June 2027
• 28 hours per week
• Pay rate $22/ hr