Electrical Engineering Intern: Lighting & Power Design

AECOM; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Roanoke, VA office. This internship is designed for a student who has completed three years of study and is eager to apply coursework to real building and infrastructure projects.

You will work alongside licensed engineers and designers, building practical design and coordination skills and witnessing projects progress from concept to construction. The role begins in May 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and must have completed at least 3 years of study.
• Recent graduates may apply if planning to pursue an advanced degree in the same discipline.
• Internship is in Roanoke, VA with a hybrid schedule and May 2027 start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical design tasks under guidance of engineers and project managers.
• Prepare basic calculations, sketches, and markups for electrical plans and diagrams.
• Draft and update electrical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Collect, organize, and summarize project data, equipment information, code requirements, and site conditions.
• Support the preparation of reports, technical narratives, specifications, and meeting notes.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and review of shop drawings and RFIs with senior staff.
• Participate in site visits and construction observation as opportunities arise.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to support project delivery.
• Work within project schedules, safety expectations, and quality standards.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical design

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

AI scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 3 years completed

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Roanoke, VA office. This internship is designed for a student who has completed three years of study and is eager to apply coursework to real building and infrastructure projects.

You will work alongside licensed engineers and designers, building practical design and coordination skills and witnessing projects progress from concept to construction. The role begins in May 2027.