Electrical Engineering Internship

Wright-Pierc; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright-Pierce invites applications for an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Topsham, ME. The role supports water, wastewater, and civil projects with design, coordination, and field activities.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering (Junior or Senior) with strong communication and organizational skills. Final salary depends on education, experience, and location, with a range of $21–$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design for water/wastewater facilities including low to medium voltage power distribution, lighting, and control systems.
• Prepare technical writing such as memoranda, letters, reports, specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to produce a fully coordinated set of bidding documents.
• Perform site inspections for studies, design, and construction projects.
• Review contractor work and resolve field-related issues.
• Observe contractor testing of electrical gear.
• Mentor staff and delegate tasks to team members.
• Monitor budgets for assigned projects.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

MS Teams

Bluebeam

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS 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
• 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

• 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.

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.

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