Intern Electrical Engineer - Summer 2027

HNTB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB's Kansas City office is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to assist in designing and implementing electrical systems for transportation projects. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment and exposure to NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.

You must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary engineering program with a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation and lighting analysis software is a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical systems for transportation projects
• Support roadway and tunnel lighting, traffic signal, power distribution and control systems
• Perform basic engineering calculations (voltage drop, conduit sizing)
• Prepare and update plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Support field investigations and data collection
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn NEC, NFPA, IEEE
• Utilize MicroStation, AutoCAD, and lighting analysis software

Skills

Engineering basics

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Lighting analysis software

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in accredited engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support our electrical engineering team in designing and implementing electrical systems for major infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment while working on real-world projects that impact communities.

Our Kansas City office is seeking an Intern Electrical Engineer for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical systems for transportation projects, including:


• Roadway and tunnel lighting


• Traffic signal systems


• Power distribution and control systems


• Perform basic engineering calculations (voltage drop, conduit sizing).


• Prepare and update plans, specifications, and technical reports.


• Support field investigations and data collection.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn industry standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE).


• Utilize design tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and lighting analysis software.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.


• Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.


• Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You’ll Bring

• Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.


• Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.


• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.


• Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.


• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations


• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer

• Strong interest in transportation-based electrical engineering


• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.


• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-31347 #college

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