Intern - Electrical Engineer (Summer 2027)

CDG Engineers, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CDG Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Intern Electrical Engineer in St. Louis, MO. The role involves working with the EE team to design electrical systems for power utilities, renewable energy, and heavy industrial projects.

The ideal candidate is an EE student in good standing, with exposure to substation design, solar design software, and electrical modeling tools. Start date is end of May 2027, with a January to May 2029 graduation timeline possible depending on cohort.

Qualifications

• Pursuing electrical engineering degree; junior (2029) or senior (2028) graduates preferred.
• Areas of study include T&D substation design, renewable energy, power engineering for heavy industry, automation/programming, and system relaying.

Responsibilities

• Assist EE team in designing and implementing electrical systems for power utilities, renewable energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
• Learn and apply AutoCAD/Revit for design documentation and project collaboration.
• Support engineers in evaluating electrical modeling software and design tools.

Skills

Renewable Energy

Power Engineering

Automation/Programming

System Relaying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PVsyst

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Description

Start Date: End of May 2027

• 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:
• 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

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.