Electrical Engineering - Design Intern
Responsibilities
Joining our team as an Electrical Junior Designer Intern offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, expand your skills, and make meaningful contributions to impactful projects within Salas O’Brien. We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where interns can thrive and develop their talents. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and learn from industry experts, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Genuine passion for the AEC industry and eagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and familiarity with other engineering analysis tools (e.g. generator vendor sizing tools, power distribution equipment modeling tools, SKM, Easy Power, Elum Tools and AGI32) is advantageous.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work tasks, with a willingness to perform duties onsite or at project locations as required.
- Prior internship or co-op experience in the AEC industry is a plus, but not required.
Education:
Some college or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience:
Prior internship or co-op experience in the AEC industry is a plus, but not required.
Expected design tasks that will be introduced at different points and depths during a multi-year intern experience:
- Perform calculations for circuit sizing, lighting levels, equipment sizing, building loads and similar analysis
- Design of:
- Lighting systems
- Lighting controls
- Receptacle placement
- Lighting and power receptacle circuiting
- Branch circuit panel boards
- Fire alarm device placement
- Nurse call and specialty device placement
- Input design into Revit Model for above systems
- Coordinate with manufacturers for the above systems
- Maintenance and input of electrical Revit model including:
- Connectivity of systems
- Drawing notes
- Schedules
- Details
- Panel board load sheet automation
- Receive markups from senior staff and enter data into Revit
- Produce minor markups at times for corrections and design
- Coordinate with mechanical trade designers for design of power feeds to mechanical equipment
- Coordinate with Fire Protection designers for power feeds and fire alarm interface
- Communicate effectively with teammates for inter-trade design coordination
- Communicate effectively with senior staff and management for design process and schedule
- Communicate effectively with architects to coordinate locations of fixtures, devices, and equipment
- Visit project sites to gather information on existing conditions during the design phase
- Visit construction sites during construction phase to review and observe ongoing construction and resolve contractor questions
- Review contractor submittals and compare to design schedule and specifications
- Review contractor requests for information (RFI) and provide suggested responses based on knowledge of design intent
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Genuine passion for the AEC industry and eagerness to learn and contribute
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work tasks
- Willingness to perform duties onsite or at project locations as required
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Revit
- Familiarity with generator vendor sizing tools, power distribution equipment modeling tools, SKM, Easy Power, Elum Tools, or AGI32
- Prior internship or co-op experience in the AEC industry
- Some college or better in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
