Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern

The SSI Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Progressive Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to collaborate with project managers and electrical engineers in designing electrical systems for various building types. You will prepare design documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will contribute to project schedules and budgets, manage multiple projects, and produce engineering documents aligned with Progressive's standards while gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive's standards.
• Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, and photometric lighting simulations consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Check code compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any effect it may have on other disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and technical leaders to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Use design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, ElumTools or Visual Lighting Software, and Easy Power, for presentation and production purposes.

Skills

Strong math

Analytical

Design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ElumTools

Visual Lighting Software

EasyPower

Job description

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and electrical engineers to design electrical systems for various project building types. Typical work includes preparing design documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security systems, and communications using AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive's standards.
• Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, and photometric lighting simulations consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Check code compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any effect it may have on other disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and technical leaders to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Use design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, ElumTools or Visual Lighting Software, and Easy Power, for presentation and production purposes.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred