Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern – Transportation

HNTB; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Kansas City is seeking an Intern Electrical Engineer for Summer 2027 at our Kansas City/Overland Park locations. You will support the electrical engineering team on transportation infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience in design and problem solving.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited engineering program and a high school diploma or GED. You will work with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and standards such as NEC, NFPA, and IEEE, while contributing to plans, reports, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical systems for transportation projects, including roadway and tunnel lighting
• Support power distribution and control systems design
• Prepare and update plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Assist with field investigations and data collection
• Learn NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards and use design tools like MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn industry practices

Skills

Engineering basics

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Shop drawings

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent + enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Lighting analysis software

Job description

HNTB in Kansas City is seeking an Intern Electrical Engineer for Summer 2027 at our Kansas City/Overland Park locations. You will support the electrical engineering team on transportation infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience in design and problem solving.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited engineering program and a high school diploma or GED. You will work with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and standards such as NEC, NFPA, and IEEE, while contributing to plans, reports, and