Electrical Engineering Intern - Hands-on Summer Experience

Merrick & Company; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Training

Coaching and Mentoring

Real client projects

Weekly training meetings

Job summary

Merrick & Company in Oak Ridge, Tennessee invites college or graduate students for a paid summer internship (May–Aug 2027). The role offers hands-on electrical engineering experience, collaboration with project teams, and exposure to real client work.

The program emphasizes on-the-job learning within a multidisciplinary team, with structured training and mentoring, and participation on real client projects at Merrick.

Qualifications

• Graduation date after August 2027 required.
• Pursuing an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree.
• Currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher or enrolled in graduate school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in electrical engineering across glovebox design, lighting, grounding, and fire detection.
• Analyze and design electrical systems and instrumentation for various projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients; adhere to schedules and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Undergrad junior or higher / grad student

Tools

MicroStation

PLC design

Job description

Merrick & Company in Oak Ridge, Tennessee invites college or graduate students for a paid summer internship (May–Aug 2027). The role offers hands-on electrical engineering experience, collaboration with project teams, and exposure to real client work.

The program emphasizes on-the-job learning within a multidisciplinary team, with structured training and mentoring, and participation on real client projects at Merrick.