Electrical Engineer Internship

Morrison Maierle Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison-Maierle is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in Bend, OR. You will work with seasoned professionals on meaningful projects, gaining hands-on exposure to design and field work.

You will apply foundational electrical engineering principles to building systems, including power, lighting, and fire alarm planning. This role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and real-world impact with opportunities across transportation, municipal infrastructures, and CAD-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn.
• Insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Works with mentor to grasp project vision.
• Learns how to interpret the architectural design plan and research appropriate power systems to fit the scope of the project.
• Interact with engineering design software to build power system components such as circuitry, equipment power plans, lighting plans, and fire alarm plans within the building design.
• Support project specification writing.
• Understand from a practical scenario the compliance of electrical safety standards and building codes with in a project.
• Works cross‑functionally with other engineering disciplines to support project design.
• Conceptualize how electrical engineering design challenges are creatively solved.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Self-starter

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD

Engineering design software

Job description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Electrcial Engineer Internship
Job Status: Nonexempt-hourly
Location: Bend, OR

Morrison‑Maierle has been a leading civil engineering design and consulting firm in Montana since 1945. This internship offers students the chance to be part of a legacy of building better communities—gaining real‑world experience while working alongside top professionals who are invested in mentorship and long‑term career growth.

BENEFITS

• $21-$24/hr (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to experience engineering design and field work
• Hands‑on experience with one of Montana’s top engineering firms.

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people‑first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our company for a rewarding internship experience and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE

Turn your classroom knowledge into real‑world impact.

As a Electrical Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that shape communities. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to planning, design, and construction activities—building practical skills, confidence, and a clearer vision for your future in electrical engineering. Morrison‑Maierle provides civil engineering design and consulting for projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures, water, land development, environmental, survey, planning, CAD, and buildings focused on structural, mechanical, electrical and information communication technology.

In this role, the intern applies electrical engineering design principles to building systems with project work focusing on interpreting the architectural design of a building and supplying it with necessary power needs. This includes designing lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, HVAC power supply, and other electrical components.

These responsibilities include:

• Works with mentor to grasp project vision.
• Learns how to interpret the architectural design plan and research appropriate power systems to fit the scope of the project.
• Interact with engineering design software to build power system components such as circuitry, equipment power plans, lighting plans, and fire alarm plans within the building design.
• Support project specification writing.
• Understand from a practical scenario the compliance of electrical safety standards and building codes with in a project.
• Works cross‑functionally with other engineering disciplines to support project design.
• Conceptualize how electrical engineering design challenges are creatively solved.

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Currently pursuing a four‑year degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Self‑starter with a willingness to learn
• Insurable driving record

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee‑owned, Engineering News‑Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose‑driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison‑Maierle is not accepting third‑party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.

Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Voluntary Self‑Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Morrison-Maierle’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.