Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

Talanto; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

Job summary

Talanto invites applications for an Electrical Engineering Intern in Seattle, WA, offering a 10-12 week summer program with hands-on exposure to building systems design. You’ll support project documentation, coordination, and design progress while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams across hospitality, mixed-use, and government markets.

You will gain experience with CAD/BIM, contribute to design notebooks, and interact with a team of engineers and

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Previousexposure to CAD and/or BIM software.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.

Skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering BS progress (≥2 years)

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

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Electrical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

Thispostingis for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Seattle, WA or the Portland/Vancouver area. Over 10-12 weeks,you'llassistin the analysis, design, andimplementationoversight of electrical systems in buildings as part of a team of experienced engineers and consultants. This is a paid internship with real project work and hands-on exposure to building systems design.

In this role,you'llsupport project documentation, coordination, and design progress while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.You'llcontribute to work across hospitality, mixed-use, and government markets, supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location:Seattle, WA

Discipline:Electrical

Markets:Hospitality; Mixed Use; Government; MEP

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule:Full-time in office, 10-12 weeksummer program

Program Length:10-12 weeksummer program

What You'll Do

• Assistwith design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and standards
• Assistwith researching commercially available equipment resources
• Assistwith client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files
• Assistwith coordinating design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Assistwith documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions whilemonitoringproject design progress
• Assistwith reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assistwith preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

Previousexposure to CAD and/or BIM software

Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

Broad integrated MEPworkwith strong emphasis on multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, transit, and civic/public projects, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology scope.

Additionalsupport areas include energy modeling, commissioning, telecom, security, and architectural lighting on larger coordinated efforts.

The team showsparticular strengthin urban residential developments, mixed-use projects, transportation and access improvements, parks, school district work, and hospitality renovations.

Recent work includes Overlake East Phase I, Housing / Multi-family, and Sound Transit Auburn Station Parking & Access Improvement, Transportation.

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

Real impact from day one: at , an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Washington Pay Range: $22-24 per hour

The range listed aboverepresentsthe base pay reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work locationidentifiedabove at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will bedeterminedbased on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage,an employeewellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information isbeing providedin compliance with local laws.Additionalinformationregardingemployee benefits may be found on our company website at

, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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