About the role#
Royal Electric Company is seeking a Virtual Construction Intern for the Summer 2027 term. Based in our Sacramento office, this role offers hands-on experience within our Virtual Construction team. You will support professional growth by applying your academic knowledge to real-world electrical design and construction projects.
What you'll do#
- Design room unit layouts for installation using digital drawing tools.
- Work closely with VC Modeler 2 staff to ensure design accuracy and coordination.
- Create stub rack spools for prefabrication by building 3D models and breaking them down into spool sheets.
- Gain hands-on exposure to Revit for BIM modeling and design workflows.
- Shadow VC Modeler 2s during coordination meetings to observe cross-collaboration.
- Contribute to modeling projects involving ceiling lights, wall panels, transformers, and other electrical components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program focused on Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, and various coding skills and techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and a creative problem-solving mindset.
- Technical and analytical proficiency.
- Familiarity with electrical field concepts.
- Ability to manage projects from initiation to completion.
- Must be able to wear proper PPE and follow all safety procedures on jobsites.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach, including lifting up to 15 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position ($22-$27 per hour).
- Employment status: Full-time.
- Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship.
About Royal Electric Company
Royal Electric Company provides electrical systems for infrastructure projects across the Central and Western United States. Founded in 1971, the firm specializes in aviation, transportation, and mission critical facilities. It maintains headquarters in Sacramento and operates additional offices in Pleasanton, Long Beach, and Dallas. The company employs approximately 488 people.
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