Electrical Engineer Intern- Summer 2027

Shimmick; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Axia Electric, LLC, a division of Shimmick Construction, is seeking Electrical Field Engineer Interns for Summer 2027 in the Pacific Northwest. The roles will be based in the greater Seattle area with start in May/June 2027 and end dates in August/September per academic schedules.

Qualified applicants must be enrolled in an engineering program and have completed at least one year of study. Candidates should be proficient with standard software tools and eager to learn field and design tasks in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with intent to continue enrollment after internship.

Responsibilities

• Performing assignments applying standard techniques to engineering tasks.
• Preparing engineering calculations and drawings.
• Assisting with field inspections to evaluate work and materials.
• Assisting with construction administration and documentation of deficiencies and deviations from plans.
• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior team member.
• Researching and compiling project information for reporting and funding requests.
• Creating and maintaining centralized files for project records.
• Coordinating logistics and meetings for project managers.
• Attending and taking minutes for development meetings.
• Helping prepare monthly development reports.
• Assisting with community outreach duties as needed.
• Attending neighborhood and project meetings.
• Undertaking tasks to support project managers.
• Understanding the budget and assisting in budget creation and adherence.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil/Mechanical)

Tools

CADD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Hydrologic/Hydraulic models

HCS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Shimmick is actively hiring Electrical Field Engineer Interns for our Summer 2027 Internship program based in our Pacific Northwest Division. Exact location is to be determined, but opportunities exist throughout the greater Seattle area. Expected start is May or June 2027 with an end date in August or September pending the academic schedules.

Axia Electric, LLC

Since the early 1990s, Shimmick has been self-performing electrical scopes for infrastructure projects. In 2025 the Electrical Division rebranded to Axia Electric, a subsidiary to Shimmick Construction. Axia offers electrical, instrumentation, and process controls expertise for water and wastewater treatment; dams and locks; mass transit and rail; alternative energy; power generation and transmission; and commercial building projects. Our ability to self-perform this specialty offers additional value and enables us to better control cost and schedule for projects with major electrical and process mechanical scopes. Our clients include municipalities, water districts, sanitation districts, transit agencies, private developers, DOTs, and USACE.

Axia Electric, headquartered in Riverside, California, focuses on large public owners in several states, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility (https://www.shimmick.com/portfolio/north-city-pure-water-facility/) in San Diego and the $235 million EVMWD Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project in Lake Elsinore, CA.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing assignments that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria’s to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Preparing engineering related calculations and developing drawings and visual aids.

• Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.

• Assisting with construction administration and documentation of deficiencies and deviations from plans.

• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

• Researching and compiling project information for reporting, marketing, and funding requests.

• Creating and maintaining centralized files for project records (including digital).

• Coordinating logistics and meetings for project managers.

• Attending and taking minutes for the development team as requested.

• Helping in the preparation of reports, including monthly development reports.

• Assisting with community outreach duties as needed.

• Attending neighborhood, community, and project meetings.

• Undertaking tasks as may be assigned by project managers.

• Having a clear understanding of the budget and assist in the creation of and adherence to project and development budgets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field with the intent to continue enrollment after an internship.

• Must have completed at least 1 year of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software.

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models).

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

• strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders.

• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States Work Authorization.

• The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience and/or education.

• A Housing Stipend is available to those who qualify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Locations US-WA

ID 2026-3095

Category Construction

Type Intern