Electrical Engineering Intern

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Job summary

SmithGroup, Inc. in Chicago invites you to join our Electrical Engineering Intern program.

You will collaborate on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams to help develop electrical systems across power, lighting, and life-safety components. Ideal candidates are sophomores or graduate students in electrical or architectural engineering, with some Revit and Microsoft Office experience and familiarity with SKM or AGI32.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completed or graduate standing by internship time.
• Experience with Revit andMicrosoft Office; familiar with SKM/AGI32 or similar tools.
• Interest in integrated architecture and engineering design teams.

Responsibilities

• Join integrated design teams on electrical systems projects.
• Analyze, design, and document power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Assist with system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and visit project sites.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Sophomore year completed or graduate standing in electrical or architectural engineering

Tools

SKM

AGI32

Electrical design tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical Engineering Intern (12620)

Requisition ID12620-Posted09/28/2026-SmithGroup, Inc.-Electrical Engineering-Chicago, IL

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineering Internto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Perform analysis, design, and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Help perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
• Some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite in addition to familiarity with SKM, AGI32, or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $27.00per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August. T here is no deadline to apply but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as internships fill up quickly,

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.