Intern – Electrical Engineer (Summer 2027)

CDG Engineers; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CDG Engineers invites an Intern Electrical Engineer to contribute to design and development of electrical systems across power, renewables and heavy industrial sectors. You will work with the EE team on real projects and learn industry software and standards.

Start date: End of May 2027. The position targets current Electrical Engineering students entering Summer 2027, with hands-on curiosity and strong collaboration skills. Location: Harrisburg, NC, on-site.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong interest in power systems, renewables, and automation.
• Experience with relevant design tools and software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support EE design teams on electrical systems for diverse projects.
• Assist in creating and reviewing drawings and models.
• Learn and apply industry standards and best practices in projects.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Substation design

Automation basics

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (junior 2029 or senior 2028)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PVsyst

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Intern - Electrical Engineer (Summer 2027)

Harrisburg, NC

Job Type

Internship

Description

As an Intern Electrical Engineer at CDG Engineers, you will be a key player in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. You will work alongside the EE team to design and implement electrical systems for a variety of industries, including power utilities, renewable energy, and heavy industrial. Your ability to learn new technologies quickly and your commitment to quality will be essential to your success in this role.

Start Date: End of May 2027

Requirements For The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering - currently enrolled in school as a Junior graduating in 2029, or a Senior graduating in 2028.
• Demonstrated class/academic expertise in any core area of:
• T&D Substation design
• Renewable Energy - Solar, BESS, Electrification
• Power Engineering with a focus on heavy industrial systems
• Automation Engineering or Programming - PLC, DCS, or SCADA Systems
• System Relaying
• Working ability with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools preferred.
• Working knowledge of PVsyst or similar solar design software.
• Working knowledge of SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical modeling software preferred.
• Working knowledge of electric utility industry and environmental issues.

Why CDG Engineers?

CDG Engineers, Inc. is a full-service, multi-discipline professional services organization based in St Louis, MO, with capabilities in civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as architecture. The firm provides planning, engineering, architectural design, and construction administration services across various industries and sectors.

CDG Engineers is registered in multiple states across the U.S., offering complete in-house professional engineering and architectural services. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects within the United States.

CDG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Authorization:

CDG is not currently offering sponsorship for this role. This includes both temporary visa or permanent visa situations that exist now or in the future, such as: F-1, OPT, CPT, H1, H2, L1, TN, etc.

Agencies

This role is currently not open to agencies or third-party vendors at this time.