Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

STV; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society M"

Job summary

STV is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in Boston. This hybrid internship offers undergraduate and graduate‑level candidates the opportunity to work alongside our experienced engineers on meaningful projects and contribute to design efforts.

You will be mentored in building and facility electrical design, including field surveys, CAD tasks, and coordination with trades, with projects spanning transit terminals, municipal facilities, and light commercial

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation CAD software.
• Interest in electrical building design and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support and be mentored in all aspects of building and facility electrical design.
• Conduct field surveys, calculations, and CAD tasks.
• Prepare power systems single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring and layout drawings.
• Design grounding grids, lighting, and related power distribution systems.
• Assist in preparing technical and cost proposals and change orders.
• Interface with railway clients, utility reps, and STV departments.
• Develop schematic designs into construction documents under guidance.
• Provide designs and calculations for power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Participate in all project phases from planning through close-out.
• Coordinate utility layouts, power generation/storage, and distributions.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, MS Word to assemble documents.
• Construct electrical system models and perform calculations.
• Develop designs using Revit/AutoCAD for power, lighting, fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical calculations with specialized software.
• Support project goals and team objectives.

Education

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

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months.

In this role, you will support and be mentored in all aspects of building and facility electrical design, ranging from field surveys, calculations, computer aided design (CAD), equipment selection, coordination with trades, maintaining client standards and relations, and other fundamentals of engineering and business. Current projects include public transit terminals and transportation maintenance facilities; municipal buildings such as public work facilities; and light commercial / retail.

Responsibilities

• Support and be mentored in all aspects of building and facility electrical design.
• Conduct field surveys, calculations, and computer-aided design (CAD) tasks.
• Prepare power systems AC and DC single-line diagrams, metering and relaying schematics, AC and DC control schematics, wiring drawings, substation equipment layout drawings, conduit routing drawings, cable schedules, and equipment mounting and installation drawings.
• Design grounding grids, lightning protection, lighting, and related power distribution systems.
• Assist in preparing technical and cost proposals, as well as change orders for existing projects.
• Interface with railway clients, utility company representatives, and other departments within STV.
• Develop schematic designs into construction documents under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
• Provide designs and calculations for power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Participate actively in all project phases from planning through construction close-out.
• Coordinate utility service layouts, power generation/storage, and power system distributions.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and Microsoft Word to assemble contract documents.
• Construct electrical system models in SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower, and perform electrical calculations.
• Develop designs using Revit and/or AutoCAD for power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical calculations using specialized engineering software.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry.
• Intermediate proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation CAD software.
• Ability to learn and use commercial AC power system analysis software for load flow simulation, short‑circuit calculations, relay settings, coordination, and ground grid design.

Compensation Range

$52,526.00 - $59,689.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.