Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Salas O'Brien; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, RMH Group, seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Lakewood, CO. You will be introduced to REVIT to assist in electrical system design, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm design for commercial spaces, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

You'll gain exposure to projects across District Energy, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial and other sectors, visiting jobsites to observe construction; you’ll learn from a team of engineers and designers

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Revit and AutoCAD.
• Interest in the layout and design of electrical distribution.
• Basic knowledge of lighting design and lighting controls or willingness to learn.
• Plan to take the EIT exam.

Responsibilities

• Use REVIT for system design.
• Assist in electrical system design, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm system design for commercial spaces.
• Opportunity to visit jobsites and learn construction processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Revit

AutoCad

Lighting design

Lighting controls

EIT pursuit

Education

Some college in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: ELECT004102

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Lakewood, CO 80215, USA

Description

Electrical Engineering Intern

The RMH Group, a Salas O’Brien Company, has been making a difference in the world and our environment through engineering for nearly 65 years with our headquarters located in Lakewood, Colorado and a branch office in Phoenix, Arizona. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

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:

The Electrical Engineering Intern will be introduced to Revit to assist in the design of electrical systems, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm systems for commercial spaces. The intern will have the opportunity to work on projects in sectors such as District Energy, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial, Federal Government, Mission Critical, Science & Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. You will learn about these types of projects as well as visiting jobsites and learn about the construction industry.

In this role, you will:

• Use REVIT for system design
• Be involved in electrical system design, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm system design for commercial spaces

You will be a great fit if:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• You have knowledge of or willing to learn Revit and AutoCad
• You have interest in the layout and design of electrical distribution
• You have basic knowledge of lighting design and lighting controls or willing to learn
• Have plans to take the EIT

Skills/abilities:

• Ability to perform basic electrical engineering calculations
• Excellent organizational skills and extremely high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-starter that that is willing to learn and grow on a project

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, colour, 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.

Education

Preferred

Some college or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

You have basic knowledge of lighting design and lighting controls or willing to learn

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