Intern Electrical Power System - Summer 2026

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,379 - 50,061; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship experience in a prominent firm

Opportunities for networking in engineering

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Intern for their Electrical department. The role involves assisting engineers in the design and development of infrastructure projects, with responsibilities including research, design tasks, and preparing engineering documentation. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong writing and communication skills. The position does not offer relocation or housing assistance and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
• Interest in electric vehicles and charging technologies.
• Previous involvement in student organizations such as ITES, IEEE.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with research and design tasks.
• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation.
• Perform duties as assigned by engineers.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Interest and basic understanding in electrical

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering

Completion of 2 years of post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD

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.

Our Downtown Los Angeles office is seeking an Intern for their Electrical department.

As an engineering intern at HNTB, you’ll support the design and development of infrastructure projects by collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Your responsibilities will include assisting with research, design efforts, and preparing engineering drawings and documentation to contribute to safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions across transportation and architectural environments.

In the area of Electrical Engineering, the intern will participate in the design of electrical power systems and assist with system calculations, including electrical load and voltage drop analysis. You’ll be working on transit, rail and aviation projects. Show a demonstration and interest in electric vehicles and charging technologies.

Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.

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

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
• Strong writing and communication skills for gathering assignments, collaborative problem solving, and communicating results
• Interest and basic understanding in electrical
• Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in reports or other documents

What We Prefer

• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary education and enrollment in an engineering program
• Current or previous involvement in student organizations such as ITES, IEEE, etc.
• Interest in working on transit projects
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure
• Familiarity with CAD tools: MicroStation, Revit, or AutoCAD

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

Job Type

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID

ReqID: R-29015 #college

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $24.23 - $36.34. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $21.07 - $39.50. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.