Electrical Engineering Intern

Thorson Baker & Associates Inc; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Work from home flexibility

Social events

Golf outings

Job summary

Thorson Baker + Associates invites a motivated student to join our team as an Electrical Engineering intern. You will assist in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial buildings.

The role emphasizes energy calculations, coordination with design teams, and support during construction. Strong communication, proficiency in Word/Excel, familiarity with AutoCAD, and a good work

Qualifications

• At least two years completed toward 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Oral and written communication

Strong work ethic

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree progress 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.

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.