Electrical Engineer Intern - Food Plant Systems Design

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a Building Electrical Group student/entry-level engineer to design and deliver electrical systems for food and beverage facilities. You will scope, analyze, and support multiple concurrent projects including lighting, fire protection, and low voltage systems.

The role offers exposure to 208V/480V power, NFPA-informed fire alarm design, and collaboration across trades, with travel up to 25% to client sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Familiarity with three phase power, the National Electric Code, wireless radio systems, fire and security systems, Fiber or LAN cabling is a plus.
• Familiarity with designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• GPA: 3.0 or above.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.
• Familiarity AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building power distribution (208V, 480V, and MV) for industrial facilities.
• Document calculations such as short circuit, coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, and load calculations.
• Maintain project document organization and manage time to meet commitments.
• Understand Ohm's Law, AC/DC principles, and power system theory.
• Design lighting for food processing spaces and coordinate with other trades.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101 and local codes.
• Design low voltage systems (LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras).
• Produce bid documents including drawings, one-lines, risers, schedules, details, and specs.
• CAD – add 2D devices to Xrefs; procure long-lead fixtures and power distribution equipment.
• Assist in electrical bid processes, observe construction, and support startup.
• Travel up to 25% to project sites and other offices.

Skills

MS Office

Three phase power

NEC knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking a Building Electrical Group student/entry-level engineer to design and deliver electrical systems for food and beverage facilities. You will scope, analyze, and support multiple concurrent projects including lighting, fire protection, and low voltage systems.

The role offers exposure to 208V/480V power, NFPA-informed fire alarm design, and collaboration across trades, with travel up to 25% to client sites and offices.