Electrical Engineer I: Building Systems & Energy Efficiency

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

High-impact projects

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Retirement plan

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in San Diego invites energetic Electrical Engineer I students for Summer 2027 to contribute to energy-efficient building solutions and in-building systems.

You’ll gain hands-on experience under mentors, participate in load calculations, equipment sizing, and field surveys, and progressively lead design tasks on small projects. AEI offers growth, mentorship, and a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSEE/BSAE from ABET accredited school in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) a plus.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations, determine system sizing and layouts.
• Calculate equipment sizes and select equipment.
• Complete field surveys and review equipment shop drawings.
• Lead electrical project teams as you gain experience.
• Write specifications and participate in project meetings with clients and other consultants.
• Support construction-phase work as projects progress.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Technical comprehension

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSAE

GPA 2.5

EIT certification (FE)

MEP intern experience

Job description

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in San Diego invites energetic Electrical Engineer I students for Summer 2027 to contribute to energy-efficient building solutions and in-building systems.

You’ll gain hands-on experience under mentors, participate in load calculations, equipment sizing, and field surveys, and progressively lead design tasks on small projects. AEI offers growth, mentorship, and a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-impact outcomes.