Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days in the office. This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate-level candidates with preference for a 3+ month commitment.

You will support and be mentored in all aspects of building and facility electrical design, ranging from field surveys, calculations, CAD, equipment selection, coordination with trades, maintaining client standards and relations, and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Field surveys

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (bachelor's or master's)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Microsoft Word

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

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.

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.