Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

SmithGroup; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,564,000 - 74,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & Learn sessions

Mentor pairing

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SmithGroup in Boston is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for summer 2027. You will join integrated architecture and engineering project teams to analyze and document building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

An ideal candidate has sophomore status or graduate standing in electrical or architectural engineering, and some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite, plus familiarity with SKM or AGI32.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year or higher in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program.
• Experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with SKM, AGI32 or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in design meetings and site visits.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit construction sites or completed project sites as needed.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

Sophomore year or graduate standing in electrical or architectural engineering

Tools

SKM

AGI32

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Boston office of SmithGroup is looking for a Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2027.

Working with us, you will:

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Perform analysis, design, and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Help perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
• Some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite in addition to familiarity with SKM, AGI32, or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

SmithGroup's internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply both classroom learning and past experience to real world application. Interns will participate in hands‑on project work, site visits as possible, "Lunch & Learn" sessions with office leadership, office activities, and mentor pairing.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as a hybrid work model of at least three days working within our vibrant office culture and the option to work remotely the rest of the week. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $23.56 to $26.00per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries [e-mail].