Intern, Electrical

Halff; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern for our MEP team in McAllen, TX. The internship runs from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027 and includes full-time, 40-hour weeks with hourly pay.

You will assist in electrical and mechanical design, drafting, calculations, permit prep, and coordination with surveyors, architects, and contractors to meet project milestones and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Experience or familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD is necessary
• Great communication skills
• Solid relationship and team building skills
• Self-motivated and strong organization skills

Responsibilities

• Design Mechanical or Electrical engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Perform drafting CAD work
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and other regulatory documents
• Coordinate with other team members, including surveyors, architects, and contractors
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
• Assist in the planning and preparing of engineered contract documentation for assigned projects, working with a Project Manager to meet deadlines, aiding in engineering decisions, and collaboration with other engineers
• Assist on projects which may consist of performing and scheduling work, materials, tools, equipment, and information to ensure attainment of scope/project performance and construction schedules
• (Electrical) Creating electrical project documents, plans, and specifications for robust and reliable electrical/lighting system designs
• (Mechanical) Assist with work on HVAC and plumbing design projects

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

MEP Intern

Halff is actively seeking a Electrical Engineering Intern for our MEP team in McAllen, TX. The Electrical Engineering Intern will assist in electrical engineering, designing, and producing of commercial, Industrial, and Institutional projects. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist with work on HVAC and plumbing design projects. The Internship will begin on June 7th, 2027, and conclude on August 13th, 2027.

Interns are paid hourly and work full-time (40 hours/week), typically 8a-5p Monday through Friday.

Halff does not pay for or provide housing for Internships.

What You Will Do

• Design Mechanical or Electrical engineering projects under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
• Perform drafting CAD work
• Perform calculations and analysis for design projects
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and other regulatory documents
• Coordinate with other team members, including surveyors, architects, and contractors
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
• Assist in the planning and preparing of engineered contract documentation for assigned projects, working with a Project Manager to meet deadlines, aiding in engineering decisions, and collaboration with other engineers
• Assist on projects which may consist of performing and scheduling work, materials, tools, equipment, and information to ensure attainment of scope/project performance and construction schedules
• (Electrical) Creating electrical project documents, plans, and specifications for robust and reliable electrical/lighting system designs
• (Mechanical) Assist with work on HVAC and plumbing design projects

What You Will Need

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Experience or familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD is necessary
• Great communication skills
• Solid relationship and team building skills
• Self-motivated and strong organization skills

The Halff MEP Advantage

• Our professionals aim to design buildings that use less energy, generate less waste and cost less to maintain.
• Our staff knows there isn’t one right answer to MEP challenges.
• We understand the demands of managing multiple projects under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinity Quantity contracts.

Learn more about Halff’s MEP services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff’s MEP Engineering Services

• Cybersecurity
• Engineering Studies
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• LEED and Renewable
• Lighting System Design
• Mechanical and Air Systems Design
• Plumbing System Design
• Power System Design

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including But Not Limited To

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.