Electrical Engineering Intern

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Fairfax, VA office, supporting electrical construction documents and building systems design. The role offers hands-on experience across power distribution, lighting, life safety, and collaboration with multi-discipline teams on commercial and institutional projects.

Candidates should be enrolled in a B.S. program in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, with knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Knowledge or interest in using AutoCAD 2D and 3D, and Revit MEP.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and production of electrical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects.
• Contribute to the design of building systems (power distribution and lighting) and life safety plans for various facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Revit MEP

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

This individual will work in a multi-discipline, team environment with primary responsibility of assisting with the design and production of electrical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects as well as the design of building systems (power distribution and lighting) and life safety plans for office buildings, residential, health care, educational, federal, commercial and institutional projects.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required
• Knowledge or interest in using AutoCAD 2D and 3D, and Revit MEP
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
• Must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

$18.75/hour - $29.75/hour. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands‑on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full‑time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
• Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.