Electrical Engineer Intern

Design Engineers, PC; Iowa; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Design Engineers, PC is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Cedar Rapids, IA and/or Madison, WI. Join a team focused on high-performance building systems across HVAC, plumbing, lighting, power, and communications.

The ideal candidate has or seeks direct experience in the construction industry and shows proactivity, collaboration, and a strong work ethic, with a passion for learning in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Qualities: proactive, collaborative, tenacious and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with mentor and other engineers on tasks to gain insight into investigation, design, and construction of building lighting, power, and telecommunications.

Skills

Proactive

Collaborative

Tenacious

Client focused

Job description

Success at work starts with loving what you do. From talented teammates and exciting projects to professional advancement opportunities and a culture that supports life balance, working at Design Engineers means signing on to a fulfilling career.

We know our employees do their best work when they have the support to maintain a healthy life balance. By recognizing the importance of both career and personal priorities, we create an environment where people can be their best.

We offer all the typical benefits you look for in a company, plus a few that make working at DE unique!

• Competitive Pay: Employee talent and tenure is DE's strongest asset, and we believe in compensating that value accordingly. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, an annual profit-sharing bonus program, and opportunities for merit-based bonuses so they can feel empowered to do their best work.
• Flexible Schedule & Hybrid Work: Our employees enjoy flexible schedules and the opportunity for hybrid work options so they can work when it best suits them. We want our employees to feel supported in having the time to focus on things outside of work that benefit their health or simply help them be more fulfilled and happier day-to-day.
• Paid Time + Volunteer Time Off: In addition to paid time off that you can use the way you want, we provide additional time for our employees to support their community and organizations they're passionate about through volunteering.
• Parental Leave: Adding a new member to the family is a special moment. We provide parents time off to bond with the newest member of the family.
• Employee Assistance Program: Life happens, and employees deserve to be given the resources to live well outside of the workplace. DE's EAP benefits include free counseling, identity theft restoration, legal consultation, life coaching, and more.
• Professional Development Opportunities: We value a work environment that fosters internal employee advancement, which means we provide a yearly stipend for trainings and conferences that help our associates learn new things and advance in their careers.
• No Formal Dress Code: Our employees dress to impress! While there's no strict dress code, we trust our awesome professionals to rock the perfect look. Your wardrobe is your canvas, so seize the opportunity to make a killer first impression with clients every day!
• Wellness Program: Running, gym memberships, or massages - personal wellness is holistic, and we treat it as such! There are a million ways to invest in your wellbeing, and DE wants to play a part in supporting you.
• Workday Connections: Whether it's employee-organized office events, afternoon happy hours, or impromptu treats, we love to spark joy in our workday.
• Decarb Culture: We're committed to driving change towards a carbon neutral future. From our net zero headquarters to our EV company car and providing free EV charging for employees, we don't just talk about sustainability - we live it. Additionally, our employee-led Green Team plays a pivotal role in championing initiatives through our project work, and empowering you to make a real, lasting impact.

Interested in Working with Us?

We're always searching for proactive, collaborative, and tenacious individuals to join our growing team and encourage you to review our open positions. At Design Engineers, our work continues to evolve as our clients and projects grow. While openings may vary throughout the year, we regularly seek talented professionals in the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA and/or Madison, WI

Position Type: Internship/In-Person

Join our company of professionals for a summer internship in the exciting A/E/C industry as we design high-performance building systems for all types of commercial and institutional projects. Design Engineers seeks an eager learner to join our Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Madison, Wisconsin office as an Electrical Engineer Intern.

The perfect candidate for our Electrical Engineer Intern position will have or seek direct experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with mentor and other engineers on a variety of tasks to gain valuable insight into the investigation, design, and construction of building lighting, power, and telecommunications.

Qualities:

• Proactive, collaborative, tenacious and client focused.
• Self-directed and highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Voracious appetite for learning.

Company Description:

Design Engineers provides building system design for complex building projects. We are specifically involved with the design of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection, lighting, power, and communications systems. We work in highly collaborative and tightly integrated teams both internally and with our clients. We are proactive, collaborative, and tenacious problem solvers, energized by complex engineering challenges.