Electrical Engineering Intern: Power & Systems Design

Trinnex Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith office in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineering intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work with a dynamic team of engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects, contributing to electrical design and analysis.

Responsibilities include developing drawings for electrical systems using CADD, performing electrical calculations with analysis software for lighting and loads, assisting in distribution design plans, and reviewing shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with an interest in power systems.
• Strong interest in electrical distribution design and power engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings and system analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing drawings for electrical systems (power, controls, communications, fire alarm, and security) using CADD.
• Performing electrical calculations using systems analyses software (lighting, load, voltage drop, etc.).
• Assisting in the development of electrical distribution design plans and single line diagrams.
• Reviewing shop drawings and assist with general construction services.

Skills

Electrical drawings

CADD

Electrical calculations

Power systems

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CADD

Job description

CDM Smith office in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Engineering intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work with a dynamic team of engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects, contributing to electrical design and analysis.

Responsibilities include developing drawings for electrical systems using CADD, performing electrical calculations with analysis software for lighting and loads, assisting in distribution design plans, and reviewing shop drawings.