Electrical Engineer Intern - Energy & Industrial Group (Summer 2027)

UEC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Pre-tax commuter account

Scholarship program

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

UEC in Chicago is seeking Electrical Engineering students to join our project teams working on power plant retrofits, new generation installations, and renewable energy projects. You'll assist in preparing drawings, calculations, and designs under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in AC power systems analysis.

This internship offers exposure to engineering document reviews, collaboration across disciplines, and opportunities to apply data, automation, and AI tools to improve

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with a strong grounding in electrical power concepts and AC power systems analysis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong PC skills.
• Preferred but not required: prior related internship or co-op experience and enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to project design.
• Willingness or ability to solve engineering problems using data, automation, and AI tools to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Valued skills include programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) for automation.

Responsibilities

• Work on project teams assisting engineering members with execution of projects including power plant retrofits, new generation installations, renewable energy projects, and oil and gas facilities.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and designs under senior engineers' direction.
• Participate in electric power equipment document reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

PC skills

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work on project teams assisting engineering members with execution of projects including power plant retrofits, new generation installations, renewable energy projects, and oil and gas facilities.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and designs under senior engineers' direction.
• Participate in electric power equipment document reviews.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students with expected graduation in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background in electrical power concepts and AC power systems analysis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong PC skills.
• Preferred but not required: prior related internship or co-op experience and enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to project design.
• Willingness or ability to solve engineering problems using data, automation, and AI tools to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Valued skills include programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) for automation, and additional training in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 - $30.00.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Back-up daycare, flexible spending accounts (FSA & HSA), and 401(k) plan.
• Pre-tax commuter account, merit scholarship program, employee discount, and referral bonuses.
• Tuition assistance and first professional licensure bonus.
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Transparency Statement

The total compensation package includes base hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.