About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on technical experience by working alongside experienced professionals on real-world engineering projects. This role involves applying academic knowledge to solve practical challenges within the design services industry.
What you'll do#
- Support facility condition assessments for federal government infrastructure systems.
- Assist in the development of electrical power designs for construction projects.
- Analyze various facility systems and equipment.
- Perform 2D and 3D drafting tasks using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Develop construction cost estimates.
- Support power system studies, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash analyses.
- Write technical reports and populate cloud-based databases.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering program at a four-year ABET-accredited university or college.
- Preferred graduation date within one to two years.
- Ability to work part-time, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- Reliable transportation.
- Verification of US citizenship is required due to Federal contract compliance.
Location & details#
- Location: Merritt Island, Florida.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22.00 per hour.
About Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm. Based in Irvine, California, the company employs over 2,300 people. It provides services across architecture, structural engineering, and energy efficiency. The firm works on projects related to sustainability and decarbonization.
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