Electrical Engineering Intern

Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible hours

Company golf outings

Work-life balance

Job summary

Thorson Baker + Associates in Charlotte, NC seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer to contribute to schematic through construction documents for institutional and commercial projects.

You will perform calculations, support design development, and assist with construction administration, while coordinating with the team. Hybrid work options available and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering with at least two years completed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD.
• Good work ethic and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems for institutional and commercial buildings.
• Prepare calculations and construction documents that are cost-effective.
• Perform energy, load, photometric, and voltage drop calculations.
• Assist with construction administration including shop drawings and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Two years towards BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Job Duties

• Electrical engineering of power and lighting systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
• Support the electrical engineering department in preparing calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost-effective, efficient and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy, load, photometrics, voltage drop etc.
• Assist in office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project

Requirements

• At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties

Thorson Baker + Associates offers flexible work hours:

8 hours Mon-Friday

8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Our Company Culture Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Memorable and unique social events.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.