Electrical Engineering Intern — Building Systems Design

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career in architecture, design, engineering, and construction. You'll work alongside mentors on client projects, learning tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with project managers and electrical engineers to design systems using AutoCAD and Revit, with site visits, education sessions, and networking

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, and photometric lighting simulations consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Check code compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any effect it may have on other disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and technical leaders to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Use design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, ElumTools or Visual Lighting Software, and Easy Power, for presentation and production purposes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ElumTools

Visual Lighting Software

Easy Power

MS Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career in architecture, design, engineering, and construction. You'll work alongside mentors on client projects, learning tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with project managers and electrical engineers to design systems using AutoCAD and Revit, with site visits, education sessions, and networking