Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Salas O'Brien; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is offering an Electrical Engineering Internship in Akron, OH. You will gain hands-on experience, applying classroom knowledge to real engineering challenges and contributing to impactful projects with a people-first approach.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, with strong communication skills and a willingness to work onsite at project locations. CAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Genuine passion for the AEC industry and eagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and familiarity with engineering analysis tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Joining our team as an Electrical Engineering Intern offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, expand your skills, and make meaningful contributions to impactful projects within Salas O’Brien. We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where interns can thrive and develop their talents.
• Gain practical experience by working with experienced engineering and technical professionals on challenging projects under supervision.

Skills

AEC industry passion

Strong communication

Team collaboration

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineering Internship

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Here at Salas O’Brien Inc., you will obtain invaluable hands‑on technical experience that you cannot learn in a classroom. Our engineers will help you to apply your textbook knowledge and create solutions for real engineering challenges. You will gain practical experience by working with experienced engineering and technical professionals and participating in challenging engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Joining our team as an Electrical Engineering Intern offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, expand your skills, and make meaningful contributions to impactful projects within Salas O’Brien. We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where interns can thrive and develop their talents.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


• Genuine passion for the AEC industry and eagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.


• Experience in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and familiarity with engineering analysis tools is advantageous.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work tasks, with a willingness to perform duties onsite or at project locations as required.


• Prior internship or co-op experience in the AEC industry is a plus, but not required.

Location

Akron, OH (on-site)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.