Paid Electrical Engineering Intern – Lighting & Power Design

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HGA invites motivated students to join as a paid Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern. The program runs about 12 weeks, typically June 1, 2027 through mid‑August, with locations in Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC.

You’ll gain exposure to lighting design, power distribution, electrical calculations, and code research while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to implementation. ABET‑accredited enrollment and junior status (or graduate) are required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering (electrical systems) or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entering your junior year or above of an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in graduate school.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, DAPPER, or CAPTOR.
• Knowledge of AGi32 and/or Visual Pro; familiarity with Revit preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with innovative lighting designs that balance aesthetics and technical performance.
• Supporting the design of power distribution and lighting systems for commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
• Performing electrical engineering calculations and technical analyses.
• Researching applicable codes and regulations and coordinating with city, county, and state officials.
• Reviewing reports, drawings, test results, and design documentation.
• Utilizing industry-standard engineering and design software to support project delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET‑accredited program

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

DAPPER

CAPTOR

Revit

AGi32

Visual Pro

Job description

HGA invites motivated students to join as a paid Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern. The program runs about 12 weeks, typically June 1, 2027 through mid‑August, with locations in Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC.

You’ll gain exposure to lighting design, power distribution, electrical calculations, and code research while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to implementation. ABET‑accredited enrollment and junior status (or graduate) are required.