The Role
Summer electrical engineering intern assisting with studies, specifications, drawings, and construction administration for building electrical systems, including power, lighting, and signal systems. Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and architecture teams on projects across government, education, manufacturing, industrial, and transportation settings. The role is primarily office- or project-site-based in Bloomington, Minnesota, with possible hybrid flexibility and local travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on power, lighting, or signal system design? Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to put your academic knowledge to work to address some of today’s engineering challenges? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team this summer as an Electrical Engineering Intern within our Facilities Engineering Division in Bloomington, Minnesota!
As a member of our team, you will work alongside Professional Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to assist with the preparation of studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings for detailed drawings for building electrical systems. You may also assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications.
In addition to working alongside Electrical Engineering professionals, you will work within a multi-disciplined environment and collaborate with Mechanical, Civil, and Structural Engineering and Architecture professionals to provide an array of services for a number of unique projects located across the country, including government and educational facilities, manufacturing and processing plants, maintenance and material handling facilities, industrial site operations, and transportation operations.
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.
Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for housing assistance.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- Previous internship/field experience, previous coursework, or strong interest in designing building electrical systems: power, lighting, and signal (phone, fire alarm, and security).
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Revit MEP or similar 3D design software.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.
- Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Advantageous Qualifications
- General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.
- Previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
- Previous experience or training with Visual or similar lighting software.
Compensation
- Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.
TKDA Internship Program
TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!
**Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.
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Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
- Previous internship or field experience, relevant coursework, or strong interest in designing building electrical systems
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Revit MEP or similar 3D design software
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions, and assist with technical report and specification preparation
- Ability to travel locally for project assignments, team meetings, and site visits
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices
- Previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications
- Previous experience or training with Visual or similar lighting software
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The Company
What We Do
TKDA is a 100 percent employee-owned firm established in 1910, providing comprehensive engineering, architecture, and planning services. The company serves public and private clients across the United States, focusing on four primary markets: Industrial and Manufacturing, Transportation, Buildings and Sites, and Water. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and safety, TKDA delivers integrated design solutions that help communities and businesses grow while meeting critical project timelines and budget constraints.
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