Electrical Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Training

Coaching and Mentoring

Real client projects

Weekly training meetings

Job summary

Merrick & Company in Oak Ridge, Tennessee invites college or graduate students for a paid summer internship (May–Aug 2027). The role offers hands-on electrical engineering experience, collaboration with project teams, and exposure to real client work.

The program emphasizes on-the-job learning within a multidisciplinary team, with structured training and mentoring, and participation on real client projects at Merrick.

Qualifications

• Graduation date after August 2027 required.
• Pursuing an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree.
• Currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher or enrolled in graduate school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in electrical engineering across glovebox design, lighting, grounding, and fire detection.
• Analyze and design electrical systems and instrumentation for various projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients; adhere to schedules and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Undergrad junior or higher / grad student

Tools

MicroStation

PLC design

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for the Summer of 2027at our Oak Ridge, Tennessee office.

Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands‑on experience for students. Designed as a shorter‑term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day‑to‑day life at an employee‑owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid‑May through mid‑August 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to glovebox electrical design, lighting, grounding, fire detection, communication analysis and design, instrumentation, and control design.

The intern will collaborate with other disciplines, interface with engineers, designers, and clients, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently and in a team environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible


• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program


• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Ability to problem solve


• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.


• Knowledge of MicroStation.


• Knowledge of PLC design.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.


• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays


• Real work on Real client projects


• Coaching and Mentoring


• Weekly Training Meetings including \"Meet the CEO and President\"


• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.


• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).


• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.


• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.