Electrical Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Electrical Engineering Intern

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program offers a paid, full-time experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world impact. As an intern, you will engage in hands-on projects, hone your problem-solving and communication skills, and gain valuable insights into the architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries. Beyond project work, the program fosters professional and personal growth through community outings, wellness events, service-learning projects, and lunch-and-learns.

Role Overview: Electrical Engineering Intern

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in our project teams, collaborating with project managers and other engineers to design electrical systems for various building types, always with a strong customer focus. Your work will involve preparing design documents for:

• Power distribution
• Lighting
• Fire alarm systems
• Security systems
• Communications systems

You will utilize industry-standard software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to project teams to ensure the achievement of project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and accurately, monitoring overall progress against scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in the preparation of building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, photometric lighting simulations, arc flash studies, and specifications.
• Perform design analysis in line with company standards.
• Check for Code Compliance information relevant to the electrical discipline and its impact on other disciplines.
• Collaborate effectively with various disciplines across Progressive Companies.
• Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s), Project Designer(s), and/or Project Architects(s) regarding changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Understand and meet client project needs to ensure successful project delivery.
• Utilize various design software/technology, including:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • BSD Speclink
  • Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software
  • Easy Power
  • Other emerging technologies for presentation and production.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an EAC/ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.
• A strong desire to learn about the architectural building process.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the electrical engineering and documentation process.
• Preferred: Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security systems, and communications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance/quality control processes and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of electrical standards and regulations, with the ability to research and apply them to technical documents.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated through your competencies.
• Required: Knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD.
• Preferred: Experience in Arc Flash Studies utilizing software for simulations.
• Preferred: Proficiency in ElumTools or Visual Lighting Software, and Easy Power.
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Preferred: Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams.

About Progressive Companies

Progressive Companies is dedicated to a philosophy where “People Matter.” We believe each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience strengthens our organization and projects. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is supported by company-provided training, equitable recruitment, an employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively foster an environment where diversity in all its forms is valued as essential to innovative design.

Our mission is “Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.” Our talented professionals are designers creating high-performance structures and pathways nationwide, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for the future. We practice Performance Based Design, focusing on improving strategic outcomes rather than just aesthetics. This allows our team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize their impact as trusted partners.

We are committed to Sustainable and Inclusive design practices, embracing a human-centered approach. Our sustainability efforts align with the AIA 2030 Commitment, incorporating high-performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate-responsive results. We believe DEI is fundamental to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design that creates welcoming and accessible spaces for all.

As an Employee Owned company, every team member acts like an owner, bringing the energy and entrepreneurial mindset expected from leadership. This structure, originating from four engineering partners in 1962, has grown to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants today.

We foster a Culture of Excellence, consistently recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®. We offer comprehensive benefits, including an award-winning wellness program, a hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We prioritize work-life integration and encourage a creative spirit. Progressive Companies is dedicated to the development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities. We are also committed to giving back to our communities, providing paid service-learning hours and corporate sponsorships for various organizations and activities.