About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern in our Charlotte studio, you will join our integrated design team for the summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by working alongside licensed engineers on electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects. This role is part of our Emerging Professional Experience program, which focuses on mentorship, project work, and professional development within the architecture and engineering industry.
What you'll do#
- Design electrical systems for building projects under the guidance of a licensed engineer.
- Attend design team meetings and observe how a multi-disciplinary team coordinates their work.
- Assist with the creation and development of construction documents using Revit.
- Visit an active construction site to see the design process in action.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program.
- Experience or a strong interest in BIM workflows, specifically Autodesk Revit MEP.
- A passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred.
- An interest in architectural building design is preferred.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 18 through August 6).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a four-day in-office model.
About DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm founded in 1966. It provides architecture, engineering, planning, and building optimization services for public and private sector clients. The firm operates 30 offices globally and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It is 100 percent employee-owned.
How to get in at DLR Group
Securing an internship at DLR Group requires timing your application to match their hiring cycles. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first, as early applicants get seen before the pile grows. Because the firm is employee-owned, they value candidates who show a clear understanding of their integrated design approach. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates. Connecting with the right person helps you stand out from the general applicant pool.
