Electrical Engineering Intern

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

SmithGroup Detroit office is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our design team. You will work on integrated project design teams and gain mentorship while visiting sites and contributing to electrical system analyses.

The internship offers an estimated hourly rate with flexible hybrid work options during May–August. Ideal candidates are sophomores or graduate students in electrical or architectural engineering with experience in Revit and tools like SKM/AGI32, and basic Microsoft

Qualifications

• Sophomore year or graduate standing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

Education

Sophomore year or graduate standing in accredited electrical or architectural engineering program

Tools

Revit

SKM

AGI32

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Detroitoffice 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.
• Participate in design meetings.
• 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 $27.00 per 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. There 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].