Electrical Engineering Internship

Wright-Pierce; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning environmental engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute across water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects in Portland and Topsham, Maine. The role involves design, coordination and construction support with exposure to power distribution, lighting and control systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, with junior or senior status preferred, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Junior or Senior status preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, design and construction engineering for water/wastewater treatment, civil infrastructure and industrial facilities including LV to MV power distribution, control systems, lighting, fire alarm and security systems.
• Prepare technical writing such as memoranda, letters, reports, specifications and submittal reviews.
• Coordinate with multiple design disciplines to produce coordinated bidding documents.
• Develop construction cost estimates.
• Perform site inspections for studies, design and construction.
• Conduct field visits to review contractor work and resolve issues.
• Assist with testing demonstrations of electrical gear.
• Mentor staff and monitor budget status.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Bluebeam

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seekinganElectrical Engineering Internto join our company for the Summer of 2027. The position entails a wide variety of challenging projects requiring unique and creative approaches.

Salary range is $21 - $24/hr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, design and construction engineering for water/wastewater treatment, civil infrastructure and industrial facilities including low to medium voltage power distribution systems, process control systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, security systems and communications systems
• Prepare technical writing including memoranda, letters, reports, specifications, and submittal reviews
• Proactively coordinate work with other design disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects to produce a fully coordinated set of bidding documents
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Perform site inspections for studies, design, and construction projects.
• Perform field visits to review contractor's work and resolve field related issues
• Perform field visits to observe contractor's demonstration testing of electrical gear
• Mentor and delegate to staff
• Monitor budget status for assigned projects

Essential Functions

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers
• Able to work efficiently on multiple projects while meeting budgets and schedule
• Able to work with others in a multi-office environment using Microsoft Teams and Bluebeam
• Committed to continual learning
• Excellent attention to detail

Education

• Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• The ideal candidate will be a Junior or Senior
• Students working toward a BS in Electrical Engineering

Office Location

• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% respondingand94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sponsorship Available

At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.