Top Internships in Raleigh, NC

Work directly with the CEO as a Chief of Staff MBA intern: build operations and meeting cadences, manage projects and dashboards, plan events, conduct market and competitive research, drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, and influence product design and roadmap decisions. In-office five days a week with long hours; hands-on startup experience expected.

Mechanical Engineering Intern assisting project teams with the design of building mechanical systems, including new facilities, retrofits, laboratories, mission-critical facilities, energy studies, condition assessments, and due diligence reports. The role emphasizes technical design, quality control, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, with occasional travel and exposure to project delivery processes.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting the design of building mechanical systems, including plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and utility distribution. Responsibilities include preparing engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets under Professional Engineer supervision. The intern will collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors while developing technical and professional skills through Dewberry’s summer internship program.

Supports electrical engineering design and production of construction documents for commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. Assists with power distribution, lighting, life safety plans, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Electrical Engineering Intern assisting with electrical construction documents, building systems design, power distribution, lighting, life safety plans, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications for commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. The role requires collaboration in a multidisciplinary team and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Word, and Excel.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting renovation and existing-building projects. Responsibilities include field surveys, documenting electrical systems, lighting and power calculations, electrical layouts, distribution design, drawings, and project documentation. The intern will use Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering software while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and learning from experienced engineers. The role requires at least two years of relevant bachelor’s degree coursework, strong communication and Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding field surveys.

Supports the Finance Excellence team by collecting, validating, and analyzing financial data; assisting with data governance, source mapping, metric definition, and quality checks; and preparing dashboards, analyses, and presentations. The internship provides exposure to financial data management, reporting, analytics, and enterprise performance initiatives. Candidates must be current students in a relevant degree program with foundational Excel skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and interest in finance, analytics, and technology.

Supports IT business analysis, requirements gathering, process documentation, workflow mapping, project delivery, and technology process-improvement initiatives. Partners with business leaders, IT, development, testing, and cross-functional teams to support implementation and organizational objectives. The intern will also explore artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting HVAC and plumbing design for renovation and existing-building projects. Responsibilities include field surveys, documenting conditions, calculations, equipment selection, ductwork and piping layouts, drawings, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The intern will use Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering software while gaining practical experience through office and field work. Candidates should have completed at least two years of a relevant bachelor’s degree and be willing to perform physically demanding building surveys.

Supports assigned departments and projects under close supervision by preparing reports, tracking results, coordinating activities, answering inquiries, editing documents, analyzing data, participating in meetings, conducting research, and assisting with special projects. This temporary internship is limited to current or former HNTB interns and requires enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program.

Supports multidisciplinary construction consulting projects through research, data analysis, documentation tracking, project records management, reporting, estimating, scheduling, plan review, and client deliverables. Assists with meetings, proposals, market research, business development, project findings, and recommendations. The role may involve on-site construction inspection or office-based work and offers exposure to construction, government contracting, project controls, and professional consulting services.

Designs and evaluates electronic components, integrated circuits, and microelectronic systems. Develops architectures, operating parameters, verification test cases, testbenches, automation, and pre-silicon validation using simulation and emulation tools. Analyzes test data, supports hardware quality improvements, presents performance results, and assists with logic, circuit, physical, and design-for-test verification under guidance.

Supports HR Operations through onboarding coordination, new hire communications, employee record maintenance, HR data review, reporting, mentor program administration, newsletters, audits, and process improvement. The role also provides administrative support, tracks onboarding tasks, maintains confidentiality, and assists with employee communications and HR initiatives.

Ph.D. interns apply machine learning and AI to semiconductor chip design or enterprise engineering tools. Responsibilities include developing ML models for EDA automation, placement, timing, power, and verification, or deploying LLM, RAG, and agentic systems. Interns will train, evaluate, and deploy models, conduct rigorous experiments, collaborate with engineering and technology stakeholders, assess production performance and safety, and present findings to leadership. The role requires doctoral research in AI, machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, data science, or a related field.

Ph.D. interns design, simulate, characterize, and validate silicon photonics components, optical engines, and DSP algorithms for PAM4 and coherent optical transceivers. Responsibilities include optical system modeling, link budget analysis, lab testing, silicon bring-up, and collaboration with analog IC, packaging, and systems engineering teams. Interns present research findings and design results while contributing to production-scale optical communications solutions.

Software Engineering Interns will join frontend or backend teams to build and deliver features for Tanium’s B2B security platform. Interns will work with senior mentors, develop software using relevant frameworks and languages, collaborate with engineering teams, present their work, and participate in networking events. The role requires full-time hybrid work in Durham, NC or Emeryville, CA, enrollment in a related bachelor’s program, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and graduation in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Supports Red Hat’s Global Commercial Sales team through AI and sales lifecycle initiatives. Responsibilities include tracking projects, organizing meetings, documenting business requirements, analyzing data, identifying trends, preparing reports and dashboards, and recommending improvements to sales execution and go-to-market strategy. The intern will collaborate with sales, technology sales, services, program management, and other stakeholders while participating in professional development and networking activities.

Supports Deal Management and Sales by reviewing and developing non-standard contract language, coordinating Legal and stakeholder input, checking agreements for policy compliance, documenting deal components, and maintaining clause libraries and contract repositories. The intern collaborates with geographically dispersed teams, analyzes business terms, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and helps deliver contracts aligned with customer needs and corporate policies.

Supports Talent Acquisition strategy through employer branding, employee value proposition activation, recruitment content, process documentation, learning resources, workflow mapping, data analysis, KPI reporting, and contingent workforce administration. The intern will identify trends, improve recruiter tools, prepare presentations, and contribute to global Talent Acquisition initiatives while completing an anchor project focused on employee value proposition activation.

Supports risk consulting engagements involving internal audits, SOX compliance, financial reporting controls, and risk assessments. Responsibilities include participating in client meetings, analyzing client information, preparing reports and recommendations, completing projects on schedule, and discussing results with clients. The intern may travel to client locations and will use Microsoft Office tools extensively while receiving professional development and mentorship.

Supports internal audit and advisory projects through planning, testing, documentation, data analysis, evidence organization, and drafting audit deliverables. Participates in process walkthroughs, interviews, and control reviews while learning audit methodology, risk management, internal controls, and financial services operations. Collaborates with auditors and business partners and contributes to process improvement initiatives during a 12-week hybrid internship.

Legal and Compliance Interns assist with implementing a company-wide contract management system, researching state insurance licensing requirements, validating policies and procedures, and creating and testing Microsoft Copilot agents. The role provides cross-functional project experience in a corporate legal and regulatory compliance environment while supporting business objectives and departmental efficiency.

Contribute to designing, implementing, optimizing, and debugging in-game UI systems for Epic’s Battle Royale projects. Collaborate with art, design, gameplay, QA, production, and adjacent engineering teams to deliver seasonal features. Write maintainable, documented C++ code while learning live-service development practices and supporting cross-disciplinary development.

Backend Services Programmer Intern contributing to the systems powering Fortnite, including tournaments, player cosmetics, and persistent game worlds. The intern will own a feature, develop scalable and maintainable backend code, learn about security, collaborate with experienced engineers, and work with product owners and producers. Required qualifications include Java or similar object-oriented programming proficiency, AI-assisted coding tool experience, communication skills, analytical ability, and willingness to learn. AWS and Unix familiarity are preferred or advantageous.

Supports market access strategy development for innovative diagnostics through payer landscape analysis, stakeholder mapping, value proposition development, reimbursement and pricing research, HEOR activities, competitive intelligence, and project documentation. Collaborates with Medical and Scientific Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams while contributing to value dossiers, budget impact models, literature reviews, presentations, and internal meetings.