Electrical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. seeks a full-time, limited-term Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Electrical Engineering Team in West Allis, WI. The internship runs May/June 2027 through Aug/Sept 2027, offering hands-on experience and mentorship from senior engineers.

You will assist with industrial electrical and controls design, leverage AutoCAD and MS Office, and gain exposure to all phases of project development while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Electrical/Architectural Engineering coursework with interest in power distribution.
• Completed at least two college semesters; four preferred.
• Prior internship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design and analysis of industrial electrical and controls systems, including low-voltage power distribution, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist with analysis, preparation, and modification of reports, plans, drawings, schedules, studies, and designs for projects.
• Use engineering and design software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Develop technical skills through mentorship from senior engineers.
• May attend client meetings and assist with client communications.
• Participate in project-related travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Regulatory codes

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Electrical Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support engineers and project teams on a variety of electrical engineering projects while gaining exposure to all phases of project development and design. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical skills through real-world project experience and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with the design and analysis of industrial electrical and controls systems, including the design of low-voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and instrumentation and control systems
• Assisting with the analysis, preparation, and modification of reports, plans, drawings, schedules, studies, and designs for engineering projects.
• Utilizing engineering and design software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Developing technical skills through mentorship and guidance from senior engineers.
• May attend client meetings and assist with client communications related to specific projects.
• participate in project-related travel.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have:

• Completed at least two (four preferred) semesters of college-level coursework in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field, and an interest in industrial power distribution and/or control systems.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Previous industrial internship experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory codes
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Eagerness to grow technical and project‑based skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Physical Requirements:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

If you're interested in building your electrical engineering skills while contributing to impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.