Electrical Engineering Intern

Baird, Hampton & Brown; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Baird, Hampton & Brown is seeking a temporary Electrical Intern in Fort Worth, TX this summer. You’ll learn essential engineering skills from an established team of engineers and gain exposure to projects in private and public sectors.

Responsibilities include learning to design lighting and electrical distribution, assisting with cost estimates, and attending site visits and meetings to represent electrical interests.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Responsibilities

• Learn to design lighting systems and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes.
• Learn to design electrical distribution systems, starting from the utility source to the customer panelboards and then to receptacles and equipment loads.
• Assist in cost estimate and specification preparations.
• Accompany engineers on-site visits to document existing electrical installations and identify the impact on planned renovation.
• Attend site visits during construction to confirm the installation meets the contract documents.
• Attend client meetings and represent the electrical interests of the firm

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Bluebeam

Autodesk Inventor

AGI-32

SKM/E-Tap

Job description

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a temporary Electrical Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to various project types and work with clients in both the private and public sectors. As an aspiring engineer, you will see many aspects of Electrical Engineering and build upon your technical ability.

In this role, you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Learn to design lighting systems and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes
• Learn to design electrical distribution systems, starting from the utility source to the customer panelboards and then to receptacles and equipment loads
• Assist in cost estimate and specification preparations
• Accompany engineers on-site visits to document existing electrical installations and identify the impact on planned renovation.
• Attend site visits during construction to confirm the installation meets the contract documents.
• Attend client meetings and represent the electrical interests of the firm

Requirements

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12-18 hours of Electrical Engineering courses
• Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include Revit, Bluebeam, Autodesk Inventor, AGI-32, or SKM/E-Tap

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Benefits

This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full‑time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.