Electrical Engineering Intern
About the role
At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber. We are currently seeking a temporary Electrical Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to various project types and work with clients in both the private and public sectors. As an aspiring engineer, you will see many aspects of Electrical Engineering and build upon your technical ability. This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.
Responsibilities
- Learn to design lighting systems and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes
- Learn to design electrical distribution systems, starting from the utility source to the customer panelboards and then to receptacles and equipment loads
- Assist in cost estimate and specification preparations
- Accompany engineers on-site visits to document existing electrical installations and identify the impact on planned renovation
- Attend site visits during construction to confirm the installation meets the contract documents
- Attend client meetings and represent the electrical interests of the firm
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Qualifications
- 12-18 hours of Electrical Engineering courses
Skills
- Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft